Ethernet performance is lagging behind Wi-Fi throughout the residence.
Ethernet performance is lagging behind Wi-Fi throughout the residence.
How is this cable laid out? Is it a brief plug-in to your router or a lengthy path through the house near power lines and other interference sources? What type of router are you using? Are there any additional switches involved? What kind of network interface card do you have? You’ve missed quite a few details. Usually, a wired setup tends to be more reliable. If not, there might be an issue with the connection, noise pickup, a faulty cable, or driver problems.
It's a long cable connecting the modem to my PC. A driver update made a small improvement, but speed is still lacking. The router is a basic model from my ISP. I suspect the issue might be with the cable itself, since it's been sitting unused for about three years.