Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 17:23 Post subject: I think I loaded wrong Firmware image on Archer C7?
The router works fine but both WiFi frequency connections are under-performing.
Sitting a front of router:
The most I ever got over WiFi was about 2-3 MB/S according to my observations of Windows File Explorer when copying larger files, on both frequencies.
Connecting via WiFi only to speedtest.net gives me 15 Mbps max on my brand new phone.
I tried several apps for the phone for WiFi test only to get 10-11 mbps. Also tried Mobile Data Test with same apps = around 60 Mbps.
Connecting via WiFi only to speedtest.net gives me 15 Mbps max on my brand new laptop.
Connecting via LAN only to speedtest.net gives me 290 Mbps max on my laptop.
I tried tinkering with router settings a bit a while back but did not have time to fully grasp it.
So,
The back of the router Displays -
Quote:
Model: Archer C7(US) Ver.3.0
When I go to status page in DD-WRT Web GUI it displays:
I found a new version to download Archer_C7_V3_150508_US dated 2020-11-03 - newest version for Ver.3.0. Also found for V.2.x dated 2020-11-03 from Downloads page here.
Also downloaded original firmware from TP-Link website.
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I would like to upgrade Firmware and/or revert back to TP-Link Stock and then load latest V.3 of DD-WRTand see if my WiFi issues will be solved.
Also, keep in mind that the forum is probably the most useful source of information regarding releases. Check the release threads. For example, this is the most current at the time of my post: