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MavrosGR
Senior Member
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01-13-2023, 05:30 AM
#1
I purchased an inexpensive router that was discounted. I've been looking for a portable Wi-Fi solution for some time, but budget was a challenge. The school provides LAN access in older buildings, and I usually bring a CAT6 cable for internet use. Through the direct connection, speeds are typically 4-7 Mbps (not even close to 1 Mbps). The school limits bandwidth to 18 Mbps maximum. With this router, I don’t see the full potential from the same port. Is this typical? If so, what factors influence it? I assumed a direct LAN connection would offer better performance, but I never expected such a significant improvement.
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MavrosGR
01-13-2023, 05:30 AM #1

I purchased an inexpensive router that was discounted. I've been looking for a portable Wi-Fi solution for some time, but budget was a challenge. The school provides LAN access in older buildings, and I usually bring a CAT6 cable for internet use. Through the direct connection, speeds are typically 4-7 Mbps (not even close to 1 Mbps). The school limits bandwidth to 18 Mbps maximum. With this router, I don’t see the full potential from the same port. Is this typical? If so, what factors influence it? I assumed a direct LAN connection would offer better performance, but I never expected such a significant improvement.

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The_Fl3x_LP
Member
93
01-18-2023, 08:04 PM
#2
Before the upgrade, speeds were around 4 to 7 Mbps. Including the router, you now achieve up to 18 Mbps.
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The_Fl3x_LP
01-18-2023, 08:04 PM #2

Before the upgrade, speeds were around 4 to 7 Mbps. Including the router, you now achieve up to 18 Mbps.

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02-03-2023, 05:14 PM
#3
Yes. The school network speed is limited to 18 Mbps, yet a direct LAN connection would provide only 4-7 Mbps. Perhaps the issue lies in how the LAN cables were set up inside the building—it might be outdated.
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primoalanchris
02-03-2023, 05:14 PM #3

Yes. The school network speed is limited to 18 Mbps, yet a direct LAN connection would provide only 4-7 Mbps. Perhaps the issue lies in how the LAN cables were set up inside the building—it might be outdated.

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Absham
Member
182
02-03-2023, 06:25 PM
#4
On your device, after connecting via a direct cable, the Network settings will display the adapter's speed information.
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Absham
02-03-2023, 06:25 PM #4

On your device, after connecting via a direct cable, the Network settings will display the adapter's speed information.

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AmandaG27
Junior Member
12
02-17-2023, 07:29 AM
#5
Using Wi-Fi with the router gives 300 Mbps. A direct LAN connection provides 100 Mbps. Despite that, my recent speed tests still show similar results. It might be a server issue. Last week I experienced 4–7 Mbps while visiting this location.
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AmandaG27
02-17-2023, 07:29 AM #5

Using Wi-Fi with the router gives 300 Mbps. A direct LAN connection provides 100 Mbps. Despite that, my recent speed tests still show similar results. It might be a server issue. Last week I experienced 4–7 Mbps while visiting this location.

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DerGammler
Junior Member
12
02-17-2023, 11:32 PM
#6
Great, now it's back online and performance improved significantly.
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DerGammler
02-17-2023, 11:32 PM #6

Great, now it's back online and performance improved significantly.

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Thoragan
Member
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02-18-2023, 09:44 PM
#7
It seems the ports are capped at 100Mbps, and there could be outdated 802.11n access points available for wireless connections or other low-speed options.
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Thoragan
02-18-2023, 09:44 PM #7

It seems the ports are capped at 100Mbps, and there could be outdated 802.11n access points available for wireless connections or other low-speed options.