500Mbps internet speed, but only reaching up to 94Mbps, running on Windows 11
500Mbps internet speed, but only reaching up to 94Mbps, running on Windows 11
Your laptop's Ethernet connection is 100mbps? But it's running Windows 11? Are you certain the right drivers are installed? Few devices today support just 100mbps LAN, and I don't know of any laptops that fit. Your 94mbps also looks pretty close to what you'd expect if you're limited to 100mbps. Do you have another device on your network you could test transferring files via SMB? If yes, you can check whether you're only getting 100mbps between computers.
The drivers I have installed appear to be the newest versions. The laptop is a Dell Vostro 3405, and you can find out how the Ethernet port handles only 100Mbps while still supporting the 5GHz 802.11ac standard. I don’t have any other computers to test. Yes, I’m using Windows 11, which this laptop also supports, as indicated in its specifications.
I'm not confident about your request. Could you clarify what you need help with?
Your laptop's Ethernet speed is probably not the reason for slower Wi-Fi performance. The issue may lie with your device or the network setup. Check the specific notebook model and supported Wi-Fi standards. ~Note: As mentioned earlier, the DELL Vostro 3405 works best with Wi-Fi 4 or 5, 802.11n or 802.11ac. These protocols offer the highest speeds under ideal conditions. Obstacles, other devices, and channel congestion can also limit bandwidth.
You're unsure about the protocol being used. I don't have any insight into your setup for confirming 802.11ac.
Open the Start menu, type "View Network Connections," and double-click the Wi-Fi. You'll see details like Speed in Mbps. On your laptop it's around 144 Mbps, while your wired desktop reaches 1 Gbps.