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How slow is my internet coming from my router?

How slow is my internet coming from my router?

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ArcticSky
Member
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03-31-2026, 04:55 PM
#1
So my internet provider gives me fiber, and usually my download is around 900 Megabits per second while my upload is about 400 Megabits per second. It works perfectly if I plug a cat5E ethernet cable straight from the modem to my PC. But when I connect through my router (modem -> router -> pc), the upload speed seems to get capped at around 100 Megabits per second, sometimes even less. The download stays the same though. When I use Wi-Fi in 5Ghz mode, everything works great. I tried updating all my network drivers and doing a clean install of the system. Yes, I have that specific 2.5 Gigabit ethernet adapter on my motherboard. My router is an Asus RT-AX53U. I did a factory reset and didn't enable any QoS settings. The firmware is already up to date. Every driver on my computer has been updated too. My question is: What can I do to stop this upload speed limitation? Edit: Oh, right, I use the latest Windows 11 Home edition.
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ArcticSky
03-31-2026, 04:55 PM #1

So my internet provider gives me fiber, and usually my download is around 900 Megabits per second while my upload is about 400 Megabits per second. It works perfectly if I plug a cat5E ethernet cable straight from the modem to my PC. But when I connect through my router (modem -> router -> pc), the upload speed seems to get capped at around 100 Megabits per second, sometimes even less. The download stays the same though. When I use Wi-Fi in 5Ghz mode, everything works great. I tried updating all my network drivers and doing a clean install of the system. Yes, I have that specific 2.5 Gigabit ethernet adapter on my motherboard. My router is an Asus RT-AX53U. I did a factory reset and didn't enable any QoS settings. The firmware is already up to date. Every driver on my computer has been updated too. My question is: What can I do to stop this upload speed limitation? Edit: Oh, right, I use the latest Windows 11 Home edition.

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XylixTv
Member
193
04-02-2026, 07:07 AM
#2
Is that what you really mean with the words "mBit" and "mByte"? They are actually two separate concepts. A byte equals eight individual bits.
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XylixTv
04-02-2026, 07:07 AM #2

Is that what you really mean with the words "mBit" and "mByte"? They are actually two separate concepts. A byte equals eight individual bits.

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crost95
Member
189
Yesterday, 05:53 AM
#3
Yeah, I'm pretty good at working in the IT field. But networking isn't my strong suit. It's just a gigabit connection. If I could have 900 Megabytes per second download and 400 upload speed, I'd be shocked, but it is megabits.
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crost95
Yesterday, 05:53 AM #3

Yeah, I'm pretty good at working in the IT field. But networking isn't my strong suit. It's just a gigabit connection. If I could have 900 Megabytes per second download and 400 upload speed, I'd be shocked, but it is megabits.

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DqreDevil
Junior Member
18
Yesterday, 08:21 AM
#4
Which software is you testing with those screenshots? Screenshots work best for me.
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DqreDevil
Yesterday, 08:21 AM #4

Which software is you testing with those screenshots? Screenshots work best for me.

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XxXSLOANERXxX
Member
71
Yesterday, 09:49 AM
#5
I used to try both Speedtest.net and Fast.com, but Fast.com wasn't good because I'm in Hungary. Right now, Speedtest.net is the best tool for my area.
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XxXSLOANERXxX
Yesterday, 09:49 AM #5

I used to try both Speedtest.net and Fast.com, but Fast.com wasn't good because I'm in Hungary. Right now, Speedtest.net is the best tool for my area.

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XylixTv
Member
193
Yesterday, 02:16 PM
#6
It sounds like something with the cables is wrong. What kind of ethernet cables do you have, and did you try some other ones?
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XylixTv
Yesterday, 02:16 PM #6

It sounds like something with the cables is wrong. What kind of ethernet cables do you have, and did you try some other ones?

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jlien11
Senior Member
253
Yesterday, 11:54 PM
#7
Here is the result. Sorry, it's quiet here at night. I bought two brand new Cat5E ethernet cords and tested them all.
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jlien11
Yesterday, 11:54 PM #7

Here is the result. Sorry, it's quiet here at night. I bought two brand new Cat5E ethernet cords and tested them all.