Issue with Ethernet link Network problems detected Connectivity issues reported
Issue with Ethernet link Network problems detected Connectivity issues reported
For roughly six months now, I've been using a 1Gb/s plan from my ISP. The fastest speeds I achieved during tests were about 250Mb/s. I initially wondered if the ISP wasn't delivering the promised speed, but since my dad handles everything, I didn’t investigate further. However, two weeks ago, he bought a new laptop and it was downloading at around 500Mb/s over Wi-Fi. This made me think the issue might be with my Ethernet cable or the built-in adapter. It turned out that using the same cable as my PC gave the laptop about 900Mb/s. My first thought was to upgrade to a PCI-E ethernet adapter, which arrived today. After installing the drivers, it didn’t improve the connection—speed remained similar. I tried turning off the built-in adapter in BIOS, but that didn’t help either. I’ve attached a screenshot of my PC speed test and a photo from the laptop for reference.
It seems your laptop's Ethernet port isn't gigabit capable and is capped at 100 Mbps. Check the manual or specifications for details. Alternatively, it might be a slightly damaged cable or an older (pre-CAT5) connection that can't reach full speed.
It doesn't actually limit connections to 1000Mbps, though the label claims otherwise. The issue you're experiencing is likely due to your PC's internet speed, not the device itself.
Yes, it features a gigabit Ethernet interface, and in Windows it displays a 1Gbps connection speed.