I have a 40mbps internet plan. I get 15mbps wirelessly and 36mbps wired. I tried tweaking the modem (like changing channels, etc.). Why?
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I have an earlier model of this kind of netgear router and the issue could also be the mode its broadcasting in. I have a 50mbps(which i get went physically hooked in) plan and my wireless was capping out at 15(depending on the mode i could get up to 30), so when i checked there were modes of broadcasting to how fast it would transmit.
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I am not an expert or anything but i'll tell you what I did. I made no adjustments just installed right out of the box and followed the exact instructions. I have 5ghz connections to their connections and the others regular. I have my router upstairs and on a 20mbps plan I get between 24-27 dload with 6-7 upload (speedtest.net) I did notice with either my galaxy s3 or wireless laptop (both 5ghz) I get faster speeds downstairs than in the same room as rhe router. Weird but true. My desktop gets about 26-28 wired. Make sure u don't haveany dead spots in the house that are causing slow speeds. In my house if I go from my family room to my living room like 20 feet away my speeds literally cuts in half. Dload the app for netgear (Wi-Fi analytics) and see which areas of your house give you what speeds. Like I mentioned in my review I had the asus rt-n66u dark knight and saw no improvement over this. Pretty much identical. Good luck and try the app in multiple spots of your residence.
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Two things; you can reset your modem and router a couple time to make sure you getting the right speed or you can check with your provider to make sure in your area you do get 40mbps. Remember your this router are capable of running up to 100 mbps.
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The modem definitely supports 25Mbps Internet plans, because it is rated up to 38Mbps. You should contact Comcast to verify. It IS listed on their supported modem page as Certified.
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Joanne I am sorry I cannot compare. I can say the one I have is not good but i have yet to determine if it is the router or my Internet speed. Sorry I can't be better assistance.
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We cannot honestly tell exactly if that would help, unless we can identify that the problem is with your existing modem-router and/or the range extender (if we got that right). How far can the signal go with your modem-router? It would help if you can tell us more about your experience.
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Do you lose internet connection when under heavy load (streaming movies, transferring files, etc?). On the old firmware version, I had problems with the router cutting out when the wireless connection was under heavy load and requiring a reboot. The newer firmware certainly helps, but sometimes it happens. I know it's the wireless flaking out because the wired ethernet ports work fine. Definitely try Kevin's suggestion first. Belkin has been pretty good technically when it comes to support. If the modem has internet connection, but the router doesn't, I would make sure the cable between the router and the modem is okay.
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Bryan, I'm not an expert at any of this. Only once did I have any problem of this type. It came aboutafter I had re-set my wieless modem. I un plugged my radio for awhile and went back to defaultsettings . It found the signal and no problems since. I would check into the signal you are getting. ( if wireless) I'm still very pleased with this radio. It appears you are getting about the same advice Ted
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I have standard internet (15mbps) with Time Warner and this modem works fine. If you are subscribing to a service faster than 30 mbps (this one is rated at 38 mbps down/30 up) I would suggest another one on their approved list. This modem is ipv6-ready so it should work fine for speeds lower than 30.
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The key issue I found this device fix for me is the channels dropping off due to the upstream power having to stay at the top of the range. After a period of time, the modem would drop a channel off. Are all three channels bonding consistently? The Megapath speed test (free) will show your ping, jitter, and dropped packets of your internet connection. I utilized this device only after 3 site visits by the cable company failing to correct the problem. My specific situation put the power observed between 42 and 49. I do find from time to time I have to reboot my modem still, but overall the speed and stability is much better, and I have their most premium service. I would have the cable company (using screen shots of your megapath testing) come out and address the issue, as they may tweak their system to address the ping issue. However, depending on your service provider, be ready for a difficult process. I had to purchase my own Motorola modem first to prove them wrong on their statements about my equipment (their rental unit), my house wiring, etc.
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I have a slow cable modem, it's hard to say what "regular" and "higher download speeds" mean to different people, but for my area 12 MBPS is about as slow as it gets. That being said, I run a lot on those 12 megs, so if you had 6 MBPS DSL or something like that you would probably be fine. If you mean a 56k modem, I can't say for sure but I wouldn't bet on any video streaming working out.
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What are you using the modem for? What's the Internet Services top speed? I have comcast plus boost running over 40 Wi - fi devices with no issues. If you are concerned, spend more for newer top of the line device.
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I don't know what kind of wireless you have, but I want some! My wireless is about 10mbps max and when I tested this it was 7.5mbps. I got it this unit to get signal strength in a hard to reach area of my home. For this it worked great.
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Because the frequency is 2.4Ghz, it is same with the router. Please try to switch the channel from 1,2 3,4 behind the item. Wish it will help.
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Hi Chris. It's supposed to give you 300 Mbps wireless connectivity. The speed will also depend on your router's signal though, as well as wireless interference in the network
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Hello, if I understand you, this is posible. In fact, I have my actual connection very similar to your description. Look, I have one wireless router as my internet source and this is at my living room, so because my room is so far from there I connect one tp-link(1) to this principal router through a ethernet cable and I connect the another Tp-link(2) at my room and in this point with another ethernet cable I connect another wirless router with the same internet signal, so that is magic, now I have internet covering all the place without drop signal. I hope it helps.
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This is a good modem it is primarily used For CenturyLinks High speed DSL,Make sure your using the right modem for the Type of DSL you Have and if your able to increase your DSL speeds if available in your area This should solve your problem,in the worst case scenario you will need to downgrade your Modem to a slower speed DSL Modem which is Cheaper than this one exchange it get some money back Talk to your ISP,they are an excellent source of the set up and equipment you will need.Set up is a breeze or it should Be.Have a Good one and a speedy internet connection Bye.
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Comcast told us and another friend the same thing. We didn't change and our internet works fine. Our friend upgraded to a leased Comcast box and her internet got worse.
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I've had no issues with it. The tech when he installed my service tried to upsell me a newer modem saying this one was too slow. I constantly get 8 Mbps down and 5 up. And yes I have Comcast.