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Saturday, June 14th, 2025 11:56 PM

Can't upload to cloud with 5G wifi.

I can't upload a file (even the smallest file) to my email/cloud while on my 5G wifi network. It only works on my 2G wifi network. I'm using a Nighthawk CAX80 cable model/router. Net Gear has done all the trouble shooting and says it's because my internet is too slow even though I have the top Xfinity plan. 

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21 days ago

Hello pauly77 , Sorry to hear about the file upload issue. Are you receiving an error when attempting to upload the file?

 

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Hello Matthew,

Yes, I get the error any time I tried to upload a file (any size) to a cloud service (such as onedrive or box) or even try to attach it to an email (such as gmail and outlook). As soon as I switch to my 2G network, it works again.  I've contacted Netgear and they ran through some trouble shooting (such as changing the channels) but to no avail. 

I've read in other forums that a potential solution is a firmware update to the model side of the product from Xfinity. Yet when I called Xfinity they refused to helped me and told me that they can't support me unless I start renting an xfinity gateway. As you can imagine, I rather not go in that direction considering that I've already purchase an over $400 "top of the line" modem/router. 

Paul

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pauly77 Thank you for your feedback. I completely understand the hesitation to switch to our Gateway after investing in your own equipment. That said, I’d like to set proper expectations—our support capabilities are limited when it comes to third-party devices. We’re unable to fully access the modem for in-depth troubleshooting, and unfortunately, we also cannot initiate firmware updates, as those are typically managed by the device manufacturer. Just to help narrow things down, is this issue occurring across all your devices, or is it isolated to one in particular?

 

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Yes, this is an issue accross all my devices, work laptop and desktop. I'm not sure whether this is an issue on my phone or not. 

I read in other forums here that the device manufacturer can only update firmware on the rounter side of the product and that only xfinity can update firmware on the modem side. I do have the latest router firmware or firmware from Netgear. 

Paul

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pauly77 that additional information is greatly appreciated, and I would like to take a look at your equipment and our options a bit more in depth on my end. Can you send me a direct message with your full name and complete service address included?

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I've continued to google this issue and I've come accross the following chain:

https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/your-home-network/netgear-cax80-modem-router/62e59e8d461c2f487100b8fb

Does this mean that my CAX80 is potentially non-funtional anymore? Some official word on Xfinity's experience with this would be helpful so I can know how to deal with Netgear. 

Paul

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