Router features fast connections yet performance remains slow.
Router features fast connections yet performance remains slow.
In short, your ISP provided a new router with Wi-Fi 6 and gigabit ports. I set it up and everything functions correctly. I have a 1Gbps fiber connection. On port 1 of the router, I receive full gigabit speed, but on other ports I only get about 100Mbps. All LAN ports are supposed to be gigabit, as stated on the box and manufacturer site. My router is a TP Link AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 model, with two connected devices—one on LAN 1 (gigabit) and another on LAN 2 (not gigabit). I’m wondering if there’s an issue and whether it could be related to the cable or configuration.
Open Settings (Windows Settings, Win + I) → Network and Internet → Ethernet. In the Properties area, check the link speed shown. For Gigabit connectivity, it needs to be at least 1000/1000Mbps. Edited July 26, 2021 by RockSolid1106 Added the picture.
On my primary computer, the speed reads 1000/1000Mbps. On the second one it shows 100/100Mbps. I've tested other ports on the main machine, all are gigabit. It seems the issue might be with the second PC or the cable. I don't know the exact cable type yet.
Additionally, gigabit connectivity requires both ends to be compatible, along with the cable. (Cat5E and higher)