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CatDarkness25's avatar
Dec 10, 2020

Why is my netgear nighthawk same speed as my modem?

Why is my netgear nighthawk same speed as my modem?

3 Replies

    • CatDarkness25's avatar
      CatDarkness25
      Aspirant

      Is my router suppose to be faster than my modem? I am getting same the same speeds as my modem.

      • microchip8's avatar
        microchip8
        Master

        your router, assuming you talk about wired speeds, is limited by the modem connected to it for obvious reasons. Your "the modem" does not give info on what device it is (pure modem or modem+router combo called a gateway) and I'm not sure if you talk about wired or wireless or both speeds