Ethernet performs much better than WiFi in terms of speed.
Ethernet performs much better than WiFi in terms of speed.
I've been using the built-in WiFi antenna with my Gigabyte Aorus gaming 5 motherboard, and it provided solid internet speeds. However, most of that performance came from a very fast router. I ran an Ethernet cable about 100 feet through three rooms, which might have caused issues, and connected it straight to the motherboard. When I switched to Ethernet, download speeds dropped to around 50 Mbps, while WiFi reached about 200 Mbps. Someone might know why this happened or suggest ways to improve the situation.
The Ethernet range is limited to 100 meters, confirming your setup is safe. Has the cable been affected? Is there any nearby heavy electrical equipment that might interfere?
Verify your router’s port settings are configured for 1000, not 100. Confirm the cable type—such as Cat 5, Cat 5e, or Cat 6—and ensure it isn’t a lower standard like Cat 5.
The goal was to confirm it wasn't adjusted by hand once it was properly configured, then verify the cable in use.