Check your motherboard's specifications to see if it supports gigabit networking.
Check your motherboard's specifications to see if it supports gigabit networking.
In short, I just had my new internet setup at home. It’s a 1 gigabit connection, which means about 100MB download speeds. My speed test showed only 100 Mbps download and upload, similar to what I used to have. The technician suggested checking if my motherboard supports gigabit networks and to contact the provider for more details. I assumed I had gigabit, but I might be mistaken. My motherboard is an ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING, with other specs listed as Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB RAM, RTX 3080 TUF, OC Win 10 Pro.
It includes a gigabit network: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-st...odel/spec/ Have you experimented with various speedtest sites? Try Speedtest.net, fast.com, and see what happens when you download a game. Remember, gigabit is the ideal condition, so actual speeds may vary. You might have a gigabit plan, but the cable outside your home could limit performance. I’d also ask about that option.
All connections from your computer to your ISP need at least 1 gbps speed to maintain that rate. This specific motherboard includes a 1 gbps Ethernet card, which works properly. If you have a switch, router, or modem with only 100 mbps ports, you’ll need to replace it with one that supports gigabit ports. Ensure everything can handle 1 gbps connections. Verify your cable—there might be an issue with wiring or damaged wires. For 100 mbps, only four of the eight cable wires are utilized, so faulty or improperly made cables often cause the network card to revert to 100 mbps.
I explored various websites for speed tests and played download games on Steam. The speeds remain consistent, around 10MB, which is close to the expected 1000Mbps but not the full capacity. I’ll reach out to them to investigate further.
I understand. It might be the cable connecting the router to your PC. The technician checked the wiring and confirmed it was fine, noting the color codes and arrangement. Your setup uses fiber optics, so the only unusual wire would be the one linking the router to your PC. Otherwise, it should be a direct fiber connection from the provider to your home.
Using a router and modem setup, what port connects to the router? Check the RJ45 Male end of your cable. Some internet providers offer cables with just two twisted pairs (four wires visible), but for full gigabit performance you need eight wires (four pairs). These cheaper options may look fine but aren’t ideal.
I resolved the problem by contacting the call center, where a friendly representative directed me to a Windows setting named "Speed and Duplex." I was instructed to choose the 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex option. It was initially set to Auto Negotiation. Now, after testing, my download speeds reach 940 Mbps and upload speeds are around 240 Mbps, matching what was outlined in my agreement. Thanks to everyone who replied!