Identify the factors affecting your LAN speed between devices.
Identify the factors affecting your LAN speed between devices.
I recently installed a new router with an improved speed, which felt like a real upgrade. I connect two computers on the same network to transfer files. Initially, my laptop sent 60 MB to the PC's internal HDD and up to 120 MB to the external hard drive connected to the PC. After two weeks, I noticed issues with Microsoft services—Edge refused to start, while the Microsoft Store and Game Pass App slowed down. Restarting the PC resolved the problem for a short time. The router restart helped too, but once it was back online, my LAN speed dropped to 30 MB, and I can't get it to improve further. Any suggestions for troubleshooting?
Use a crossover cable to link both laptops for a direct data exchange. If the problem continues, the fault lies with one device.
Check if the connection exceeds Wi-Fi limits. Run a test using a wired setup. Identify the available Wi-Fi network. Determine its proximity. Find the nearest access point. Specify the required Wi-Fi card. Report the actual download/upload speed.
Laptop lacks a LAN port, only Wi-Fi available. Unclear what else you're referring to. Speed tests show good performance—about 500Mbps on laptop and 800 on wired PC.
500mb/s equals about 62.5 MB/s. WiFi performance can vary a lot and often faces interference, particularly in crowded spaces such as apartment buildings. A quick speed test may not reflect the results of longer data transfers or heavy file uploads. Consider using a budget USB gigabit Ethernet adapter for your laptop, or look into ways to enhance your Wi-Fi connection. Have you purchased the new router? Is it provided by your internet service provider?