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R7000 slow 2.4ghz (but fast 5ghz)
I found this thread which is pretty old ... I have the exact same problem - I guess I would have to buy a new router too :S
Thanks for your answer, I noticed that firmware version is V1.3.2.134_10.1.66, If I am not mistaken the most current firmware version is 1.3.3.152, I'm surprised because I have auto firmware update configured, so I assumed I'd have the most current. I will have to upgrade the firmware and see if that helps (will do it tonight). About the ISP and Modem, I actually got an upgrade from coaxial modem to a optical fiber modem, in both cases I experienced the same situation, with coaxial modem I had a speed of 100mbps (2.4 ghz was getting around 50mbps), now with fiber optic modem I got 200mbps (surprisingly 2.4ghz is getting around 50-60mpbs) - so I am don't think this is a modem issue, I actually tested the speed in my NG router using the app and it gets the 200mps.
I agree 2.4 is going to be slower, specially because I can see like 5 neighbors networks, but is it acceptable to get only around 25% of my speed (50mbps out of 200mbps) ?
Yes. hitting 50mbps over 2.4ghz is around what you can expect. Especially if you have neighbors around. 2.4ghz is a much slower network and its speed ratings are much more overblown than 5ghz.
Your firmware version can be upgraded to the 1.0.11.136 but the version you listed (1.3****** ) is for a different router.
So check what router you have. You might have clicked on the R7000P version and not the R7000.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx