I have the same router but it keeps dropping 2.4 gh WiFi, it either showing password incorrect but I’m entering the exact password right. The 5.1 and 5.2 gh never drop or disconnect . Need help?
Any reason why a Wireless AC router will only show b/g/n speeds and no Wireless-AC. I have the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7900. My laptop uses the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 adapter, and my connection is showing a Wireless-N connection. I'm not sure if my iPhone 7+ is using N or AC.
I'm running the same router and reticently increased my ISP speeds to 1.0Gb/s. I am receiving 1.0 through either-net plugged into the router but only receiving 440mb/s wireless and sitting within 1ft of the router with speeds rapidly decreasing with distance. I have spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Netgear and they have no idea. I've tested 5g channel 1 and 2 but the same result with the max speed set up 1300mb/s. I thought it may be the router so I purchased a newer three band gigabit nighthawk, same result. Any suggestions?
It sounds like you need to do some troubleshooting . I would first troubleshoot the router. Does it need a firmware update or is the router not going bad or is the router able to handle higher speeds with numerous amounts of connected devices, etc.? Also I would troubleshoot the modem. Take the Ethernet cable from your modem and connect it to an Ethernet port on a Desktop or laptop and see what speeds your getting. These are starting points, your problem may be something entirely different. Good luck!
I have the same router, i had 300mbps but was only getting 60, heres how I fixed it. Step 1. Make sure the ethernet cable behind it that connects the router to the modem is cat5e or cat6 and that it is as short as you can get it. I recommend buying a new one too because sometimes they get bent and corroded over time. Step 2. Get a new coaxial cable (the screw cable that goes from the modem to the wall) those really tend to get bent and corroded over time on the inside even if the cable looks fine. When getting a new one make sure it is rg6 and as short as possible (as in dont get a 20ft cable if your modem is only 5ft away from the wall plug). If you can get an rg6 coaxial cable with quad shielding that will help alot too. Step 3. Go into the Nighthawks settings (its usually under 192.168.1.1) and click on the wireless tab on the left, under your first 5ghz connection theres a box that says "Smart Connect" enable that and connect to the 5ghz connection from now on unless on an old device or significantly far from the router. Step 4. Ensure that your modem and router are up to date. Also if your modem is bad I would suggest upgrading to one that has atleast DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1 with as many channels as your new modem budget will allow. Arris or Netgear modems would be the better brands imo If you like I can send you links to the type of cables I would recommend. After that if its still not better it might be a problem with the providers servers or with the other coaxial cable that couldve been badly installed outside. But chances are it is most likely one of these factors. If you send me a copy of your modem and router error logs I might be able to pinpoint what it is
@@rickytrevino8281 I notice everyone referring to cat 5 or cat 6. I use Cat 7 cables. Is there a reason why the cat 7 isn't mentioned (other than price). I use a R8000 (netgear). Dont really have any performance issues, just curious. Thanks in advance.
@@boss350z5 Aside from price there's no real downsides to cat7 it's an all around superior cable. But you most likely won't see enormous improvements depending on your router/modem/network switch and it's ethernet ports compatibility with cat7 speeds. Cat6 is mainly brought up because it is the peak of what most modem/router/network switch ports will handle, because it is more plug-and-play whereas with cat7 you have to ground the cable, and because it is usually the highest level of cabling available locally without having to order online. But even if you have cat7 and your modem/router/network switch only supports up to cat6 speeds it is still a good upgrade due to its overkill shielding that will improve your SNR and make your network more reliable
Thanks for sharing this valuable content. I was convinced to buy the Netgear R8000 and you just confirmed my belief that quality matters. I have a background in high end HiFi equipment and they way you explain your choices makes sense with technology moving so fast. Keep up the great videos!
Try doing a hard reset, updating the firmware if those don't help, use windows troubleshooter - that may help sometimes. What kind of problems are you having with it?
I have a problem with what some people have described as Faraday effect. I have an old house of plaster and lath walls. If you have any dealings with this type of construction, you know that you can be in the next room and not receive a signal. Three questions: 1. if I have both ethernet and wifi connected, will the computer choose which one has the more powerful/faster signal? 2. I have laid about 100 feet of Cat6 ethernet cable to a access point and connected to it that way and still have connectivity problems with the Wifi. I then added 8 port Gigabit Desktop switch and laid the remaining 50 feet to another desktop. What is the effective range of this type of cabling and is there something I can do to strengthen it. 3. Subscribed and like your channel. I know this has little in common with your vid but it is the same category. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there that is dealing with this problem of connectivity. Sign me, they built my home wifi unfriendly. lol.
It sounds like you need to do some but if troubleshooting. I would first troubleshoot the router. Does it need a firmware update or is the router not going bad or is the router able to handle higher speeds with numerous amounts of connected devices, etc.? Also I would troubleshoot the modem. Take the Ethernet cable from your modem and connect it to an Ethernet port on a Desktop or laptop and see what speeds your getting. These are starting points, your problem may be something entirely different. Good luck!
Really good, practical info shared on this video : ) ... Do you have any specific suggestions to improve wifi speeds using setting tweaks on a Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Wifi Router? It's a dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5GHz. I did the AUTO-select best channel and that made a noticeable difference in overall speed and performance. Thanks!
I’m sorry, it’s a late reply but if your still using it, speeds can vary on dated routers such as these now. It would be advisable to update if your showing slower speeds. If it’s working then your good!
Great video and info, Thank you sir. Quick question. I have bought the same router as you. Some things run fine others do not. If you could give me a hand on how to select channels and modes for my trirouter and for each device to improve speed. I run 4 internet televisions, a playstation 4, a roku devise, 4 celphones and my computer. Any suggestions from you would be great. Hope to hear from you soon, so I can get everything working at its max potential. Gracias Hermano and stay well
Jerrys Adventures llc. I’m having the same issue, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the night hawk but it actually downgraded performance but has increased the range. I’ve lost 95Mbps download and about 15 Mbps upload. Same devices as you with a few more. Did you ever get a fix?
If you still have the same router, I’d suggest downloading software that shows which channel and frequencies are the most congested at your location. Based on that, choose a channel with the least amount of devices.
Router to laptop earthnet speed 556 wi fi speed drops to 33 without VPN using the same lead to android box earthnet speed 96 without vpn and with VPN drops to 33 wifi speed drops to 26 WHY DOES MY SPEED DROP SO LOW TO 96 to ANDROID BOX FROM LAPTOP 556 Mgbts will a wifi extender make any difference to my internet speeds my supplier is Vergin in the UK
question: I've got the same router as you as of yesterday. You said all of where not to put the router...but you didn't say where TO put it...ideas? great vid by the way. I subbed.
hey, best place to put your router is in a centralized location on the floor where most of the wireless signals will go, for example most of the people in my house are on the first floor where they use their devices so I found a place near the middle on the first floor.
Damalixxer i thought you said dont put it on the floor....its where i have my att modem and my wifi is weak what can i do to increase it because on my ps4 i cant share play
it took me 3 and a half hour .... and about 5 minutes to post this ..... i have 0.18mbps and i signed up for the 25 one ..... we have only one company ... i can't do anything :/
Nope, too much interference. Those crappy all in one modem/routers from xfinity, they have no option but to put it there are the prime example of horrible performance. But if you have your own modem and router, a central location is the best. Provides optimal performance and reach!
Does the length of the cable from the router to box make any difference from a long lead to a short lead?
What about placing modem near a computer monitor, is that the same as a TV?
Moving the router off the floor made a huge difference in download speed. Thanks!
What about cat 7 ethernet cable?
What adapter settings can be changed for Mac similar to with Windows adapter changes?
Some really good info! A lot more of a clean style than your previous video! I like it, but keep it consistent.
I have the same router but it keeps dropping 2.4 gh WiFi, it either showing password incorrect but I’m entering the exact password right. The 5.1 and 5.2 gh never drop or disconnect . Need help?
Same thing here mate...2,4 sometimes it disappears!!
Any reason why a Wireless AC router will only show b/g/n speeds and no Wireless-AC. I have the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7900. My laptop uses the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 adapter, and my connection is showing a Wireless-N connection. I'm not sure if my iPhone 7+ is using N or AC.
Thanks. Switching the channel on the 2.4 GHZ from Auto to 6 really improved performance on my Nighthawk Tri Band Router.
Hey I have the same router but idk why it's not reaching my room, I want to play ps4 but the signal strength Is not good and I'm lagging.
Does the nighthawk have the Capability of external antenna
I'm running the same router and reticently increased my ISP speeds to 1.0Gb/s. I am receiving 1.0 through either-net plugged into the router but only receiving 440mb/s wireless and sitting within 1ft of the router with speeds rapidly decreasing with distance. I have spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Netgear and they have no idea. I've tested 5g channel 1 and 2 but the same result with the max speed set up 1300mb/s. I thought it may be the router so I purchased a newer three band gigabit nighthawk, same result. Any suggestions?
Hi, which is the best modem to buy on the market which works best with the netgear R8000P?
I got the same router as you and it’s very bad for playing online it lags like crazy I’m open NAT type on my Xbox any fixes ?
It sounds like you need to do some troubleshooting . I would first troubleshoot the router. Does it need a firmware update or is the router not going bad or is the router able to handle higher speeds with numerous amounts of connected devices, etc.? Also I would troubleshoot the modem. Take the Ethernet cable from your modem and connect it to an Ethernet port on a Desktop or laptop and see what speeds your getting. These are starting points, your problem may be something entirely different. Good luck!
Can’t do this or any dns changing on Optimum router...
My regular Firestick only buffers when i watch jailbroken sports, can you help?
my nighthawk x6 wifi out is bad, signal from modem is 60 but wifi out if lucky is 10 why,please help
did you try to reset the modem, soft and hard reset, also the placement of the router, firmware updates, in addition how long have you had the router?
I have the same router, i had 300mbps but was only getting 60, heres how I fixed it.
Step 1. Make sure the ethernet cable behind it that connects the router to the modem is cat5e or cat6 and that it is as short as you can get it. I recommend buying a new one too because sometimes they get bent and corroded over time.
Step 2. Get a new coaxial cable (the screw cable that goes from the modem to the wall) those really tend to get bent and corroded over time on the inside even if the cable looks fine. When getting a new one make sure it is rg6 and as short as possible (as in dont get a 20ft cable if your modem is only 5ft away from the wall plug). If you can get an rg6 coaxial cable with quad shielding that will help alot too.
Step 3. Go into the Nighthawks settings (its usually under 192.168.1.1) and click on the wireless tab on the left, under your first 5ghz connection theres a box that says "Smart Connect" enable that and connect to the 5ghz connection from now on unless on an old device or significantly far from the router.
Step 4. Ensure that your modem and router are up to date. Also if your modem is bad I would suggest upgrading to one that has atleast DOCSIS 3.0 or 3.1 with as many channels as your new modem budget will allow. Arris or Netgear modems would be the better brands imo
If you like I can send you links to the type of cables I would recommend. After that if its still not better it might be a problem with the providers servers or with the other coaxial cable that couldve been badly installed outside. But chances are it is most likely one of these factors. If you send me a copy of your modem and router error logs I might be able to pinpoint what it is
@@rickytrevino8281 I notice everyone referring to cat 5 or cat 6. I use Cat 7 cables. Is there a reason why the cat 7 isn't mentioned (other than price). I use a R8000 (netgear). Dont really have any performance issues, just curious. Thanks in advance.
@@boss350z5 Aside from price there's no real downsides to cat7 it's an all around superior cable. But you most likely won't see enormous improvements depending on your router/modem/network switch and it's ethernet ports compatibility with cat7 speeds.
Cat6 is mainly brought up because it is the peak of what most modem/router/network switch ports will handle, because it is more plug-and-play whereas with cat7 you have to ground the cable, and because it is usually the highest level of cabling available locally without having to order online. But even if you have cat7 and your modem/router/network switch only supports up to cat6 speeds it is still a good upgrade due to its overkill shielding that will improve your SNR and make your network more reliable
@@rickytrevino8281 cool. appreciate the reply.
What set up do you recommend now (2019) for gaming and iptv?
Sorry couldn’t answer before but now in 2021... MESH NETWORKING
Thanks for sharing this valuable content. I was convinced to buy the Netgear R8000 and you just confirmed my belief that quality matters. I have a background in high end HiFi equipment and they way you explain your choices makes sense with technology moving so fast. Keep up the great videos!
which one is better tplink wr841hp or Netgear WNDR3400
Could you show an example of we’re to place them in your house / apartment? Example?
I just got my nighthawk X6 Ac3200 R8000 yesterday! I am having lots of problems with it! Can you help?
Try doing a hard reset, updating the firmware if those don't help, use windows troubleshooter - that may help sometimes. What kind of problems are you having with it?
I have a problem with what some people have described as Faraday effect. I have an old house of plaster and lath walls. If you have any dealings with this type of construction, you know that you can be in the next room and not receive a signal.
Three questions: 1. if I have both ethernet and wifi connected, will the computer choose which one has the more powerful/faster signal? 2. I have laid about 100 feet of Cat6 ethernet cable to a access point and connected to it that way and still have connectivity problems with the Wifi. I then added 8 port Gigabit Desktop switch and laid the remaining 50 feet to another desktop. What is the effective range of this type of cabling and is there something I can do to strengthen it. 3. Subscribed and like your channel. I know this has little in common with your vid but it is the same category. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there that is dealing with this problem of connectivity. Sign me, they built my home wifi unfriendly. lol.
My netgesr router will have a download speed of 178kbps and then a minute later it'll be 34mbps. Any clue how to get constant speeds?
It sounds like you need to do some but if troubleshooting. I would first troubleshoot the router. Does it need a firmware update or is the router not going bad or is the router able to handle higher speeds with numerous amounts of connected devices, etc.? Also I would troubleshoot the modem. Take the Ethernet cable from your modem and connect it to an Ethernet port on a Desktop or laptop and see what speeds your getting. These are starting points, your problem may be something entirely different. Good luck!
@@hammadmosc05 thank you. Did a firmware update 2 days ago. I'll see what else I can troubleshoot. Thx
Great tips💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
great video man. for Router Placement - i have it near my Desktop monitor equipment's. is that ok?
If your desktop is around a centralized location in your home then that’s fine.
Thank you sir for your technical support👍👍👍
Does it matter who manufactures CAT6 cable?
No, as long as it's a CAT 6 cable, you should be fine.
Really good, practical info shared on this video : ) ... Do you have any specific suggestions to improve wifi speeds using setting tweaks on a Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 Smart Wifi Router? It's a dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5GHz. I did the AUTO-select best channel and that made a noticeable difference in overall speed and performance. Thanks!
I’m sorry, it’s a late reply but if your still using it, speeds can vary on dated routers such as these now. It would be advisable to update if your showing slower speeds. If it’s working then your good!
Whats the difference between 5e 6 and 7?
That netgear router constantly having to restart
Great video and info, Thank you sir. Quick question. I have bought the same router as you. Some things run fine others do not. If you could give me a hand on how to select channels and modes for my trirouter and for each device to improve speed. I run 4 internet televisions, a playstation 4, a roku devise, 4 celphones and my computer. Any suggestions from you would be great. Hope to hear from you soon, so I can get everything working at its max potential. Gracias Hermano and stay well
Jerrys Adventures llc. I’m having the same issue, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the night hawk but it actually downgraded performance but has increased the range. I’ve lost 95Mbps download and about 15 Mbps upload. Same devices as you with a few more. Did you ever get a fix?
If you still have the same router, I’d suggest downloading software that shows which channel and frequencies are the most congested at your location. Based on that, choose a channel with the least amount of devices.
my x6 has no issues near tv
"Never put your router behind your TV. That's just wrong" 😂
Router to laptop earthnet speed 556 wi fi speed drops to 33 without VPN using the same lead to android box earthnet speed 96 without vpn and with VPN drops to 33 wifi speed drops to 26 WHY DOES MY SPEED DROP SO LOW TO 96 to ANDROID BOX FROM LAPTOP 556 Mgbts will a wifi extender make any difference to my internet speeds my supplier is Vergin in the UK
I have the nighthawk x6 on the way. Do you know the WiFi range since you use this router?
I used for years in a 2100 sq ft house and had great signal
Timothy DeWitt is d
question: I've got the same router as you as of yesterday. You said all of where not to put the router...but you didn't say where TO put it...ideas?
great vid by the way. I subbed.
hey, best place to put your router is in a centralized location on the floor where most of the wireless signals will go, for example most of the people in my house are on the first floor where they use their devices so I found a place near the middle on the first floor.
Damalixxer i thought you said dont put it on the floor....its where i have my att modem and my wifi is weak what can i do to increase it because on my ps4 i cant share play
Nyt Ryder I think he means centralized as possible, perhaps a nightstand or endtable
Best place is a centralized area, if your router is on the floor move it onto top of a media cabinet or side table
Hang on the wall like a picture frame my signal is very strong
Awesome video with great tips!!!
very informative thanks
Thank you for this video! cheers!
I very much liked your video. Helpful
Nice. Camera looks a lot better
Can you add an external antenna on the Nighthawk X6?
I don’t think so. I don’t have this router anymore.
I got a knight hawk 4000 and I'm only getting 117 .. 17 upload smh.
Something ain't right
Depends on how far you are from it, how many devices connected to it, what is the tier package speed of your internet from your ISP, etc
r8000 wifi drops is a HUGE PROBLEM now
it took me 40 min to watch the vid , imagen my internet speed :(
Marc Mediapro lol how long did it cost to post that comment
it took me 3 and a half hour .... and about 5 minutes to post this ..... i have 0.18mbps and i signed up for the 25 one ..... we have only one company ... i can't do anything :/
Thanx!
What happens if I keep my router on the glass?
Kenez Martins it should be fine
thank you very very
ur good thx so much
rrealy the auto makes u get the better performance
#MywifiExtSetup
Oh my internet slow because my router is near tv
If u got a good router being near a TV isent a proplem
Nope, too much interference. Those crappy all in one modem/routers from xfinity, they have no option but to put it there are the prime example of horrible performance. But if you have your own modem and router, a central location is the best. Provides optimal performance and reach!
@@hammadmosc05 yes all in ones don't have the good WiFi tech thow like beam forming etc to reduce interference
Or you just get good internet...
ItzKF you can have the fastest internet in the world, but without a great router, your range and speed will still suffer!
@@hammadmosc05Yep, you're right about that!!!