Nighthawk R700 slow connection speeds on cox after changing package

[timhale22]

Does anyone have a way to resolve slow download speeds using the Nighthawk r7000?

We recently upgraded our down load package from 100 Mbps to 500 Mbps, and can only achieve speeds of 280-300 Mbps.

All cabling is cat-6 shielded.

We are using the Arris SB8200 cable modem.

[plemans]

are those speeds wired or wireless? 

Thats key as you're not going to hit 500mbps over wireless with the R7000. 

It will wired. 

[timhale22]

thanks plemans! is there a recommended router that will pass gigabit speeds?

[plemans]

Even the newest AX routers are just hitting gig speeds over wireless.

And thats if you have a wireless AX device to go with it and are close to it. 

My RAX200 and CAX80 only hit gig speeds if I'm within 10-15 feet of them and with nothing obstructing. And thats with a Intel AX210/200 card for testing. 

Is there a reason you need wireless gig speed? most services (streaming, gaming, etc)  don't need gig speeds. For example, 4k video only needs 20-40mbps to use. 

And for devices needing that gig speeds, you should have them hardwired in.