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Hi,

I'm using the 7800DXL as a router only (ie internet connection connected to the WAN port).

My connection to the internet is a gigabit uncontended line, yet I can't seem to get transfer rates over about 400mbit/sec.

Does anyone know what the maximum throughput is from the WAN port through to one of the LAN ports? Am I reaching the upper limits of the capabilities of the router?

Thanks
Dave

Hi Dave,

The EWAN average throughput of the 7800DXL we tested is around 400Mbps so your finding is about right. To achieve gigabit WAN speed you will probably need a more powerful broadband router instead. Out of curiosity, if you connect the line straight to your PC, what speed do you get on transfer?

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I get about 970mb/sec.

Is there anything I can turn off to speed things up? Stateful packet inspection or anything like that? I can't find it in the menus, but wondered if there was a way to hack around it...

Cheers
Dave

Hi Dave

I think the maximum throughput is fixed based on the hardware. These devices aren't really designed for those sorts of speeds (they are for typical domestic or SOHO use on FTTC connections and do well to get to 400Mbps) and you will need to spend quite a lot to get a router that will sustain that sort of throughput. Still it's a nice problem to have.

Regards

Phil