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Router significantly slower than modem
I pay for 400mbps. When connected with CAT5e from Mac to modem I get 400mbps. When connected from router with same cable, I’m only getting 150mbps. What’s the deal?
Glad to hear of your success. Traffic Meter strikes again!
shadowsports wrote:
Glad to hear of your success. Traffic Meter strikes again!
Why oh why does Netgear include such a traffic bottle neck in the firmware without a warning in bold all caps notice? The poor r7000 doesn't have the horsepower to handle the normal stuff like routing, network both wired and wireless plus count the traffic.
myersw wrote:
shadowsports wrote:
Glad to hear of your success. Traffic Meter strikes again!
Why oh why does Netgear include such a traffic bottle neck in the firmware without a warning in bold all caps notice? The poor r7000 doesn't have the horsepower to handle the normal stuff like routing, network both wired and wireless plus count the traffic.
Bill, I don't know about that? Other router don't have that much 'horsepower' either.
We don't know the full load that was happening either? Constant streaming vs. just getting e-mail on 1 device.
Some routers do have more powerful CPU's, dual core, quad core, off-load processor's, and some have more available RAM. See https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/default.aspx and select some.
I'm sure under some or most conditions it might now be able to handle it, but there is no way to tell what that is? Also there are some options, like setting a warning that would further delay due to processing.
Just like other functions, like DLNA and USB Readyshare, it isn't ideal, but if it works for you, fine.
