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R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.40
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About a week or two ago I saw there was an security update for my router. It had done a bigger update automatically maybe a month ago but this last one just ruined my network speeds.
Firmware V1.0.5.40 is what I'm on now.
Should I roll it back in firmware? Confirmed network is fast on the other side of it. Wireless is mostly affected but having similar issue wired now. No other network changes other than the firmware push. I had two wireless fans put in a week before the firmware upgrade but that didn't degrade my network like this had.
Never had an issues with the router before and my fiber speeds can creep down to 100mbps but nothing THIS bad.
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What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What devices are you using to speed test with?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
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Re: R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.
This is my current speed over wired
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What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What devices are you using to speed test with?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
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Re: R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.
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Re: R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.
If it happens again, would be good to know what ISP modem you have.
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-rout...
Enjoy. 📡
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Re: R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.
Its a AT&T branded 5268AC Gateway. I don't have it set up to bridge because it never seemed to work. Also never figured out plugging the fiber directly into the R9000.
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Re: R900 security updates took me from 400-600mbps up/down to ~3mbps down 0.1 up - firmware V1.0.5.
Ya those don't bridge well or at all.
Try using the modems DMZ or IP pass thru for the R9000 router. This will help with the double NAT issue and probably speed issues. Then you'll be fine.
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