G1 Sniper Z87 board featuring E2200 NIC delivering roughly 100mbps
G1 Sniper Z87 board featuring E2200 NIC delivering roughly 100mbps
I just set up my PC on the router using Ethernet since I was tired of slow internet and hoped for a faster connection. My phone handles 300+mps over WiFi, so I thought Ethernet would give a similar result. However, my PC only manages about 100mbps. The router shows a direct 1000mbps link, which suggests the issue lies with my PC's hardware. I have a G1.Sniper Z87 board with a stock E2200 NIC. I've updated the drivers and checked everything, but I'm still stuck. Anyone know what's really limiting my speed?
Consider changing the cable, as the issue usually stems from it.
I am using CAT7 cables, rated for up to 10Gbps Here's an Amazon UK link to the ones I bought, if it helps.
Consider changing the cable. The Cat7 isn't considered a standard.
I hadn't realized Cat7 wasn't considered an official standard. I switched both cables to the Cat5 ones that came with my PowerLine adapters, yet my PC speed stayed roughly unchanged during speed tests. Updated: Checked Cat5 specs and noticed they cap at 100mbps. Could my Cat7 cable be limiting the advertised rate? Should I upgrade to Cat6 instead?
Check the connection performance using your local network. Cat 5 typically supports gigabit speeds, though it may vary. Aim to reach the full gigabit rate.
I'm not 100% certain how to do that. In my network properties it says I have a theoretical gigabit connection, though that might not be what you meant. I'm not sure I understand.
Because the connection is gigabit, you receive faster speeds now. Check by using something on your local network.
The network information consistently shows "1.0 Gbps," even with different cables. I ran a local test with iPerf between my phone and PC, which usually reaches about 300mbps on my end. The results seem confusing because my PC gets around 100mbps and my phone ~300mbps, yet the connection speed appears limited to roughly 55mbps.