LAN operates extremely slowly even when a PC is connected, which suggests it's disabled.
LAN operates extremely slowly even when a PC is connected, which suggests it's disabled.
Hello! Your issue involves a Bell Fibe 1.5Gb/s modem showing slower speeds in online tests compared to your local measurements. Despite using Cat6 cables and D-Link switches, the speed drops significantly—from around 980mb/s to about 450mb/s. You've checked multiple devices and settings without finding an internal or wiring problem. Could you share more details about your network configuration or any recent changes?
Here’s a clearer version of your situation:
In my home network, I have several computers and peripherals that typically download around 500MB per second according to Speedtest.net. However, when the Alienware Area 51 PC is connected and then turned off, my download speed drops significantly to about 1Mb/s. When I restart the Alienware PC, the speed returns to normal. The issue only appears when the PC is off. Can anyone explain why this happens?
It connects through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and it can be either a desktop or a laptop.
Check the modem directly—avoiding all switches might indicate network overload at the source. Test throughout different times of day using identical configurations. Do you have a 10GB Ethernet device available?