@Wiseguju wrote: If i am not mistaken the WAN port on your router is only 10/100 port(max of 100Mbps). You are not mistaken. I have a NetGear R6200v2 router and my connection is slow. I get 65 Mbps download speed direct to the cable modem, and the same when using a wired connection. But over wireless I only get 18 Mbps. Re: Very slow LAN speeds 50mb download and 8 mb upload is good for modem/disabled router that you have from isp the netgear should see the 50 mbs all the way to its lan ports from it's internet port.
Related Articles
- 1 Do New Routers Work Faster Than Old Ones?
- 2 Optimizing a Router for a Webcam
- 3 Maximize Performance of a 2Wire Router
- 4 Make a Linksys Router Run Faster
Like other routers, Netgear products come with options for different settings. The Netgear users' manual covers selecting the right setting for security, for connections with network computers and for dual-band routers, which support networking at two different frequencies. If your network isn't moving traffic as fast as you wish, adjusting the router settings is one of several ways to increase speed.
Dual Bands
Dual-band routers support Internet uploads and downloads at 2.4 and 5 gigahertz frequency bands. Each band has its own network address, which allows you to configure your computer for load balancing: Transfer regular data at the 2.4 GHz frequency, for example, and reserve 5GHz for demanding uses such as heavy video streaming. If you use a dual-band Netgear router, check which frequency offer the better speed: On Netgear's WNDR3300, for example, the 2.4 GHz band can't attain the same speed as the 5GHz.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest single packet of data your Netgear router transmits. Netgear states that although 'adjust the MTU setting' is a common recommendation for improving performance and speed, leaving it at the factory default is usually the best choice. Tinkering with MTU settings can make performance or connectivity worse. If someone resets the MTU size and your router's performance drops, check the user manual for your router on how to restore it to the default setting, 1500.
Your Network
Optimizing your router settings by itself may not improve your system's performance. If you change your MTU on your router, for instance, also change it on all the computers and other hardware on your network. If one computer moves particularly slow for some reason, it's more important to optimize its settings rather than your router's. If you or other users employ programs such as BitTorrent that open multiple connections to download files fast, this slows down other traffic: Limiting the use of demanding programs boosts speed.
Environment
Sometimes the setting around your router is more important than the router settings. Netgear's manuals state the speed the company quotes for its routers is for optimum conditions: Conditions in your home or office, such as the number of walls the signal passes through, may cut that maximum down. For best results, set your router in an elevated position near the center of your network within line of sight of the devices it connects to. Keep the number of walls between the router and the other devices to a minimum. Avoid large areas of metal, glass or concrete, which also interfere with router signals and network performance.
Netgear Router Slow Download Speed Free
References (5)
Slow Netgear Wireless Router
Resources (1)
About the Author
A graduate of Oberlin College, Fraser Sherman began writing in 1981. Since then he's researched and written newspaper and magazine stories on city government, court cases, business, real estate and finance, the uses of new technologies and film history. Sherman has worked for more than a decade as a newspaper reporter, and his magazine articles have been published in 'Newsweek,' 'Air & Space,' 'Backpacker' and 'Boys' Life.' Sherman is also the author of three film reference books, with a fourth currently under way.
Cite this Article
Choose Citation Style
I have 100Mb symmetrical contracted with Axtel, they installed a Zhone 2516 modem that through direct connection with cable from my PC to the Zhone gives me average speeds of 90Mb both download and upload, and through WiFi only 20-30Mb Download and Upload, so they tell me at Axtel that it is necessary to buy new equipment with 5G band to have the 100Mb over WiFi.
I purchase the TP-Link Archer C50 V3 from an authorized dealer with enough features to provide the above mentioned speed. I configure it with advice from Axtel technical support so that the Zhone modem changes 'layer' and then the TP-Link already with cloned MAC can work properly.
I start to test the speed with speedtest.net. Through a cable connection from my PC to the Archer this gives me >90Mb of download and upload, confirming that the router effectively receives the 100Mb contracted from Axtel. However with Wifi test (my PC is 2.4G) it gives me about 30Mb of both upload and download, although sometimes it does give me >40Mb.
The numbers may seem 'normal' for band 2.4, however a few months ago I had 50MB contracted with IZZI, and in all my devices (the same, including cell phones) I always had speeds of 40-50Mb with their Techcnicolor router band 2.4 Ghz, discarding from here that my computers or my wireless cards could be the problem at the physical/hardware level, besides the fact that the WiFi signal is good and there is no equipment that could interfere with the signal.
Continuing with the tests: My Galaxy S5 cell phone that has both bands on its wireless network card gives the following results consistently:
Band 2.4: ~20Mb download, ~50 upload.
Band 5: ~30Mb download, ~90Mb upload.
It can be seen that the upload speed is consistent with the band being used, however the download speed always remains slower.
Another device, a Galaxy S4 cell phone.
Band 2.4: ~35Mb download, ~50Mb upload.
Band 5: ~55Mb download, ~95Mb upload
As summary:
During these days I configured the router, (followed the steps described here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1077.html), changing WiFi channels, WiFi security types, firmware update (https://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C50_V3.html#...), cable replacement, router position change, disconnection of wireless devices in my house, etc. and despite all this the router did not improve, the WiFi problem is still present.
All this I showed them is exactly the same as what I sent them to TP-Link technical support but they said: ' the router will not give you more since the provider is not giving you what you have contracted, you must ask for the change of the Axtel modem. It's the only way to make sure you're actually getting what you agreed to. Greetings.'
But personally for me that doesn't make sense, because I'm already receiving the 100Mb from Axtel when I connect through enternet cable my laptop to the router (and the modem too). And if I talk to Axtel they tell me that the problem is the TPLink Router.
I need to know if the problem is about the router configuration or if it is a physical problem and requires the router to be replaced, and how to clarify it with the respective company.