Connection speed has dropped to about 1.5mb/s and remains steady.
Connection speed has dropped to about 1.5mb/s and remains steady.
Hi, I’ve been getting Steam games for roughly 10-15 Mb/s for a year. My overall download speed has stayed around 10-15 Mb/s. Lately though, it’s been limited to about 1.5 Mb/s. I’m using a TP Link Av500 and it works great, but when I launch the app it shows a power line rate of around 120 Mbps (about 12 Mb/s), which seems correct. Still, when I try to download a game now, it’s stuck at 1.5 Mb/s. I’ve reset my modem, router, Ethernet cards, PC, and network settings, but nothing changed. Any advice? Thanks!
Confirming the details? The link points to a UBI Gear Ethernet product, and you mentioned needing 200 feet of high-speed cable for 100 MB/s internet.
It didn’t change much. My download speed remains limited, and I’m still using a 5GHz connection. It might just be a problem I can’t fix.
We need to clarify a few points first. It looks like you're trying to understand data transfer rates. MB/s stands for MegaBytes per second, while Mbps or Mb/s refers to Megabits per second. A helpful way to remember is that each byte contains 8 bits. When downloading games on Steam, are you seeing 10–15 MegaBytes per second (MB/s) or 10–15 Megabits per second (Mbps)? That’s a big difference. Second, what is your internet speed in Megabits per second? Third, does it still occur when connected directly to the router via Ethernet? It’s probably an issue with your ISP’s line.
When I download games, I usually receive 10-15 MB/s. My connection speed is shown in the power line adapter software as about 100 Mbps. I think it might be a problem with the internet line. It’s strange since I haven’t used anything and nothing has changed near my home, but I’ll probably need to contact someone.
Your Powerline software doesn't indicate your ISP's rated speed. If it claims your connection is 100 Mbps, it likely refers to the port on the Powerline device (like a 100 Mbps port) rather than the actual service you're using. Your actual plan could vary. This information should appear on your bill or online account. A 100 Mbps equals roughly 12.5 MB/s, which matches typical speeds you're familiar with. You might contact them to report sudden speed drops and request a line test or on-site inspection. They may need a technician if the issue lies with the cable or nearby equipment.