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R8500 WAN speed 1/2 when Traffic Meter enabled

lcameron
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R8500 WAN speed 1/2 when Traffic Meter enabled

Observed Issue: When Traffic Meter is enabled, upload and download speed are unable to get more than 500Mbps even tough I have 1Gbps internet. Disabling the traffic meter restores the proper speeds.

 

Desired Result: Traffic Meter should not impair download or upload speeds.

 

Firmware: V1.0.2.134

ISP Speed: 1Gbps up/down

 

Steps to Recreate:

1. Login to router

2. Advanced Settings -> Advanced Setup -> Traffic Meter

3. Enable Traffic Meter, wait for router to restart

4. Preform speed test, note results

5. Login to router

6. Advanced Settings -> Advanced Setup -> Traffic Meter

7. Enable Traffic Meter, wait for router to restart

8. Preform speed test, note results

 

Note: I had a similar experience with the R7000, and it was corrected with a firmware update.

 

Model: R8500|Nighthawk X8 Tri-Band AC5300 WiFi Router
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DarrenM
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Re: R8500 WAN speed 1/2 when Traffic Meter enabled

Thanks for reporting this issue to us.

 

DarrenM

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