G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I need help figuring out why my network is lagging. I have a NETGEAR CM1000 modem and a nighthawk x10 router. I’m getting 115mbs down on my 5ghz and 50-70 on 2.4ghz. I have 2 Echos, multiple mobile device, 3 computers, 3 smart light switches, a Harmony Hub, 2 Amazon Fire TVs and 3 wireless security cameras. The cameras go in and out of “no signal” and short of just keeping them wired, I have tried everything to keep them running smooth. My Amazon Fire tv buffers all the time. A friend of mine has the same bandwidth and more devices and it runs smooth. Why can I not get all my devices running smooth? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 I bought the Nighthawk X10 thinking my old router couldn’t handle all the devices pulling on the network. I’m still getting the same problem I had with my small asus router. Needless to say my wife isn’t happy I spent $450 on a router that isn’t solving our problem. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Also I have a computer/server running Blue Iris software for the cameras. I tried turning QOS but can’t set any priorities. It “optimizes” the network itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Black Merc Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Request topology... What is plugged into what? Are their any choke points?(switches, or devices that are switches AND something else) Ip cameras directly connected to server(or one switch with ONLY ip cam's) Basicly think 'river' the smoother the path, the less rapids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Travis Hershberger Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Are those speeds for wired devices? Basically, wireless will never work as well, and being more than 20 get away with direct line of sitter will always seriously slow down wireless, in addition to having the available speed with each active wireless device. ALWAYS run a wire if AT ALL feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Richard Bell Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 what is the signal strengthen where the failing devices are located? I have a Linksys WRT1900AC with DD-WRT and I still have to have 2 access points in our 6 room apt. The issue is the walls. Old Dab and Lath with horse hair in the plaster (Victoria era). Hair reflects the signal. If you have an Android phone install WiFi Analyzer. Also check the broadcast channels and make sure there is no interference. Had a friend that thought his downstairs Roku was junk as his signal strength was strong, but the neighbor on the same channel was stronger and killing his connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 The only thing wired to the router is a fire tv. Everything else is wireless. One camera is 10 feet away and one camera is in the kitchen on the same floor about 100 feet away. The last camera is in the garage so that weak signal I understand. I get strong WiFi on all floors. The speeds posted are over WiFi and I get those strong signals throughout the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Both the wired fire tv and the wireless fire tv up stairs buffer or lose connection at least once a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cameras are on internal static IP connected to the server wirelessly. No other switches, routers, or access points in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Black Merc Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Korey Brown fixed ip addresses outside of master dhcp server client pool? If can, per floor, group tech as close together as you can(the tech wall/island) and turn down the AP power(why transmit to China if you don't have to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yes, the cameras are on static outside of the dhcp pool. How do I turn down the AP power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 That was a dumb question on my part. Lol I’ll look on NETGEAR forum to find out how to lower signal strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Richard Bell Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Korey Brown You may not like this but I found this on the Netgear forums... You're not the only one with bad WiFi and dropping using a Nighthawk X10... https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/NightHawk-x10-r9000-wifi-dropping-issue/td-p/1243893 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Korey Brown Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks Richard Bell! I saw this at lunch today. Luckily I can still return it. Any recommendations on a really nice tri band router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Richard Bell Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I like Linksys with DD-WRT... For what its worth. I also have a netgear cm700 modem on Comcast and it works flawlessly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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