Modem/router setup restricting Ethernet performance to 100 megabits per second
Modem/router setup restricting Ethernet performance to 100 megabits per second
I observed after running a speed test that my Ethernet connection was only delivering around 95mbps, even though I switched from fiber to gigabit internet. Once connected, I saw speeds reaching about 900mbps. The router interface consistently showed a 100mbps port regardless of the device used. This issue occurred a few months ago; I resolved it by connecting my Chromebook directly to the Ethernet port for my PC, which then restored speeds close to gigabit on the speed test results. The router displayed gigabit, suggesting the problem was at the modem/router side rather than the switch. I also tested the NAS with iperf and found similar speeds. Since no one here can clarify, I’m considering contacting my ISP, possibly due to upcoming core upgrades they announced on July 7. The concern is they might be handling some changes that affect performance.
This implies a 9 gigabit rate. Your WAN link likely caps at 1Gbit, meaning even with gigabit internet, your real speed would be roughly 110-114 Megabytes per second. This aligns with what you'd expect from a gigabit connection. There seems to be a communication glitch between you and your past self.
I understand I'm talking about typical internet speeds shown in the picture you mentioned. If that's right, I should have mentioned Mbps instead of just using the numbers. No screenshot needed.
He was giving it a typical description—around 900 megabits per second, roughly 900mb. That’s a standard speed you’d encounter on Gigabit fiber. Still, @BoxTurtle, the details about the equipment and your ISP matter a lot. I’m used to Verizon FiOS’s gigabit service, so I know what to expect from them.
So router/modem combo is obviously ISP provided (bc fiber gear is not sold on the consumer market). The modem/router combo that I have is a Zyxel EMG6726-B10A. If you need the serial number I also have that. Here is a link that has some more information: here From there I have a Cat 6 (pretty sure) running to the TP-Link TL-SG108 which a 8 port, gigabit, unmanaged switch. And then a ethernet cord runs from the switch into the back of my computer. My ISP is EPB and basically I don't know the whole thing but Obama (former US president) chose my city to be a gig city or something, fiber, I don't know the whole deal. So they are local.
I switched to another cable and the speed on the router display is now 1000Mbps, but I'm only seeing around 800Mbps.
There seems to be a compatibility issue with this cable. It actually appears to be CAT 7, which might be leading to some problems, but it’s likely the cable itself is faulty and I should give up. To note, it could be around 50 feet long, possibly extending up to 100 feet.
Yah, Cat7 stands out because it isn't a formally approved standard, which means it can vary—sometimes things get misplaced or damaged, so you're never sure. The size works well, and the copper catX cable performs reliably up to about 100 meters (~300 feet).