Internet speed issues with gigabit connection
Internet speed issues with gigabit connection
Recently switched from a 500mb/s plan to a 1000mb/s gigabit internet service because everyone is doing online schooling. The issue remains, no matter what I try, I only get around 500mb/s on my laptop connected via Ethernet. Our setup uses a modem connected directly through coaxial cable, then Ethernet from there to the Wi-Fi router, and finally to my laptop. Even if I connect the laptop directly to the modem, the speed stays low. We also purchased CAT6 cables in the hope they might be the problem. I’m starting to lose ideas about what to do next. Help would be appreciated.
Only two possibilities exist. Either they failed to activate the button for faster internet, or your internet speed is restricted by the number of users on your provider's network. You don’t have a coaxial cable connected to your router, which isn’t how gigabit speeds are achieved. Also verify that all router ports support gigabit connectivity.
This performance problem appears on just one computer. You're checking how fast it runs; speed tests are being done to confirm. Unless you're in a large group with limited bandwidth, Gigabit Internet isn't necessary for remote learning. Compression has been useful for years.
It's definitely a coax cable, which is standard in my area. It supports gigabit speeds, and after the technician installed a new router and modem, he was achieving 850 to 900 Mb/s on his laptop. That doesn't add up because we can't reach such speeds on any device inside our home.
It's an ARRIS CM8200 Modem with a coaxial connection. I'm running a brand new Dell G7 17-inch laptop with Killer Ethernet, and the back lights indicate it's sending GigE speeds. It connects to a Smart RG SR400AC router, which also shows white lights confirming a gigabit connection.
Ensure no malicious software is running, as it might interfere with QoS settings. Also, verify if other devices are functioning at the expected gigabit speeds.