Nighthawk X6 R8000 horrible range - 35 feet.

[rvacs]

Ok was excited about this Router because I saw reviews of people using this in their 3,500 sq. foot 2 story house.

Yet I have updated to the latest firmware last night and currently get broken up signals at just 35 feet away.  

I will admint sometimes I close my bedroom door - but that should not make that much breakup in only 35 feet away.

Heck the Apple AirPort Extreme was doing better than this with No antennas.

I have the channel switch to Auto any other suggestions?

Also the Netgear Genie (latest version) will not close easily on Mac (OS X 10.11 El Capitan) - always have to force quit it.

[netwrks · Accepted solution]

It should be located on same page as QoS. Personally, I would not use QoS.

[netwrks]

Always reset to factory after a firmware upgrade. 

Always pick a wirless channel  (1,6,11 in 2.4ghz NA  - 150+ 5ghz)

Ensure WMM is enabled on your router.

Get the router up high. Don't leave it on a desk or in a closet.

The Genie app on a laptop / desktop / mac has been know to create problems, not only on the client, but also router / network problems. So close or unstall Geneie and connect to the router via a browser.

[rvacs]

Thanks for the suggestions...I will try a wireless channel vs. Auto.

Where is WMM located on the router ?

[rvacs]

Found WMM - all enabled.

Should one Enable Dynamic QOS ?

or

Auto Update performance optimization database?

[netwrks · Accepted solution]

It should be located on same page as QoS. Personally, I would not use QoS.