Network still experiences delays despite sufficient bandwidth.
Network still experiences delays despite sufficient bandwidth.
I used my local ISP for over four years and have consistently received the same speed from the start. My connection gives me 100Mbps down and 300Mbps up. I own a TP-Link Archer C64 router. Recently, videos on all my devices have been buffering excessively—before they start or during playback. I usually stream 4K content on YouTube, which should handle the load even with multiple devices. Previously, it worked whether I used wired or wireless connections. My download speeds from the Play Store are normal when connected to 5GHz Wi-Fi, but slow down significantly when using 5GHz. Switching off the Wi-Fi and reconnecting to 5G seems to restore performance. Is there an issue on my end? Could my router be throttling the connection? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I don't appear to have the problem right now. However, I did encounter that issue on my PC when the connection speed was very low—just "0kpbs." The regular speed test worked normally. I took a screenshot from my phone anyway. I configured my router to restart automatically at 2 AM every day. Also noticed that when I ran a speed test on Cloudflare's site, it showed around 600 Mbps? Is my ISP throttling my internet? Updated July 28, 2024 by GeeBeeAyy
It's pretty typical when high-priority downloads take precedence and other connections lag—this is just how modern systems work. I experienced a similar issue with my download last year; once it wrapped up, everything normalized again. Sometimes the problem isn't throttling but simply bandwidth limits. Also, remember the distinction between uppercase "M" and lowercase "m"—that matters in tech. In short, buffering on YouTube over Wi-Fi is normal, especially during heavy downloads. Tldr: modern networks can get a bit picky!
I noticed you mentioned something about the previous screenshot. It seems the speed was around 60MB/s when no background downloads were running. The issue only appears with certain apps like YouTube or Play Store, and it gets worse without any other devices connected.
It seems there might be some confusion here. The issue could relate to your internet connection rather than just the ISP. If the problem persists across different activities like YouTube streaming, it may indicate a broader network issue. Checking speeds under various conditions can help pinpoint the cause.
Starting with your contract details, what connection speeds are you receiving from your ISP? Even with asymmetric bandwidth setups, download speeds tend to lag behind upload rates. Next, who supplies your internet service and what type of network do they offer (coaxial, fiber)? Are there any additional devices on the network that remain undisclosed? Does your ISP include a modem or gateway in your package? If so, how does performance differ when you connect directly to that device via Ethernet instead of using your Archer? Finally, how does this compare to connecting straight to the Archer using Ethernet?
It seems odd how often the connection changes. Unusual for a service provider to adjust speeds like that.