Connection limitations on router devices
Connection limitations on router devices
I’ll keep it simple. My Linksys XAC1200 can handle about 900Mbps, but it’s affecting your connection. Your modem gives you 300Mbps download and 30Mbps upload, yet you’re seeing 140Mbps download and 210Mbps upload on your PC. Let me know if you need help troubleshooting.
Numerous factors come into play. Initially, outdated firmware plays a role. Additionally, certain router settings—such as NAT boost in TP-Link models—or MAC address cloning can affect performance. Even though my router supports over 700 Mbits in both directions, using MAC address cloning reduces the available bandwidth to around 210 Mbits. This is quite surprising, isn't it? Consider leveraging your router's internal MAC addresses for a significant improvement.
Turning off QOS resulted in 320Mbps download and 320 Mbps upload speeds.