Recent improvement available, but speed on Ethernet isn't reaching full potential.
Recent improvement available, but speed on Ethernet isn't reaching full potential.
Hello, Our internet speed has been upgraded to 910mbps through the ISP. This allows my partner's machine to reach the full bandwidth while my own struggles to exceed 600mbps on Fast.com and achieves about 740mbps during Speedtest. Both devices are connected via wired Ethernet to the router, using Cat 5e cables. I've attempted to switch them to another network without success. The ISP is BT (British Telecom), supporting 15 devices on the router.
My setup: Intel Core i5-9400F, Gigabyte B360M H (U3E1) board. I recently purchased a Ubit Wifi6 AX200 PCIe Wi-Fi card, but it caps performance at around 300mbps even when used. Running Windows 10 with Realtek drivers version 10.39.212.2020.
My partner's setup: Intel Core i5-4570, Gigabyte B85-HD3, Windows 10, Driver version 9.1.410.2015.
Appreciate your help ahead of time.
The Realtek driver for wired Ethernet isn’t always reliable. You might want to consider whether you really need top speeds for your computer. The main goal of using Gigabit is to prevent a single user from overloading the network during regular tasks.
Sure, the Realtek driver for wired Ethernet is what we were using. I understand your point, but it seemed unusual since we noticed it activating on the first day. It’s unclear if this is related to my computer’s hardware or something else.
What bothers me most about Windows 10 networking is the Ethernet performance. My previous laptop had slow speeds and I never figured out why—until it suddenly improved. That’s why I usually overlook it unless it becomes a real issue, since figuring these things out can be really frustrating.
5e might be uncertain at gigabit speeds; consider using a cat 6 cable. The lengths being discussed are important.
I haven't faced any issues with Gigabit on 5e, though your observation is worth noting. Length really does matter a lot. It seems like the cables I use are usually CAT6 anyway.