Connectivity options vary; Wi-Fi often offers quicker access compared to Ethernet.
Connectivity options vary; Wi-Fi often offers quicker access compared to Ethernet.
Hello everyone, I received a notice from my apartment complex stating that my internet speed has been upgraded without any cost. It increased from 25 mb/s to 50 mb/s, which caught my attention. I performed some speed tests using Wi-Fi and consistently achieved the advertised 50 mb/s. When I switched to a 100-foot Ethernet cable, my download speeds dropped to roughly 2-3 mb/s on average, while uploads remained similar. The ping was also noticeably higher with the Ethernet connection. My main concern is whether the longer Ethernet cable is affecting performance. I’ve heard that cables exceeding 150 meters can impact speeds. My modem is a Netgear CM700 and my router is a Netgear Nighthawk X6. I’m okay with using Wi-Fi since I prefer not to see the cable running through my home, but I want the Ethernet connection to match the speed.
The Ethernet connection could be faulty; you may attempt using a shorter Ethernet cable to determine whether the issue lies with your PC or the router/switch. If the shorter cable works, the longer one is likely defective.
Instead of using a 100-foot Ethernet cable, you can use a 100-foot line and place the router close to the device.