Do you see anything abnormal or wrong in this network graph?
Do you see anything abnormal or wrong in this network graph?
I've tried everything to explain why I consistently see 375mb drop. I've reset the router multiple times, switched it on and off between Xfinity and my PC, used four different ports and cables on both a new Xfinity router and two laptops. The issue remains constant at 9mb. This suggests the problem lies with the desktop itself. I also ran Malwarebytes in safe mode without any results. I've attached a screenshot if you'd like to review it. Please check the graphs for any unusual patterns—do they fluctuate or show restrictions? I'm considering uninstalling and reinstalling the network drivers as a last resort. Let me know what you think.
The Ethernet port indicates its connection speed as it is linked.
From the previous screenshot, your connection speed was 2Mbps with only 20% network use. It seems the Ethernet cable is limited to 10Mbps. You mentioned trying various cables and ports, but other devices worked fine. This suggests a driver or hardware issue with your computer's port. Try removing and reinstalling the NIC drivers first. If that doesn<|pad|>, it’s likely the port itself is faulty. As a quick test, boot into Linux from a USB and check performance before replacing the card.
Appreciate the feedback. It seems we've identified a couple of possibilities. Someone suggested adjusting the setting to 10mbps, but it's still at 9. It might be related to the driver or port configuration. If it's an Ethernet port, that could cause issues since I purchased a Gigabyte Mobo in October. I double-checked the pins to ensure they were properly positioned, but they weren't. I'm not very familiar with Linux, so let me know if you need further help!
To find the problem, start with a Linux live CD, verify the connection speed there, and perform a test. If it shows 1Gbps, the issue is likely software-related with Windows. If it remains at 10Mbps, a hardware problem is probable. You don’t need to understand Linux to boot a live CD—just download an OS like Fedora or Ubuntu and use Rufus to create the ISO on USB. After rebooting to USB, check the network settings.