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Ultimate Internet Package not getting close to 300 Mbps

Hi

Recently I asked a question about why I was only getting 80 Mbps with the Ultimate Internet package. I was told that I needed a better modem with more downstream. So I took that advice and bought myself a new modem the Netgear CM600 which has 24 Downstream. After making the upgrade I am getting more Mbps, but I'm not getting close to the 300 Mbps I am supposed to be getting. I am only getting up to about 185 Mbps on the Cox speed test and 173 - 175 Mbps on speedtest.net.

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Hello circa4life,

Thank you for posting your results. Was this test run on wireless or wired to the modem or router?

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The test was run while wired to the router.

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I had to call Cox and have them physically change me over to the 300/30 speeds (it's not automatic despite the more capable modem).

I routinely get the 300mbps down. The upstream (which Cox notoriously routes badly and manages poorly - and does not provide at any reliable level) is more around 10mbps (if one is lucky).

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Everything looks correct with the modem when I check from this end.  Can you try testing wired to the modem and see what results you get?

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So after trying to direct connect my modem to PC and it not working. I did some troubleshooting and it looks like I had improperly set up a static IP and static DNS. After setting that up properly with the router connected I am getting the speeds I should be seeing and more! Thanks for your guys time.

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