Slower connection through Ethernet versus Wi-Fi
Slower connection through Ethernet versus Wi-Fi
I have a 1 gig connection through my ISP. On Wi-Fi I reach speeds near 800 MBPS, but with a CAT6 cable to my router it drops to about 400 MBPS. When streaming games on Steam, I see 80-100 MB/s over Wi-Fi versus 25-30 MB/s via Ethernet. My setup includes a Wi-Fi 6 router, a Wi-Fi 6 PCI adapter, and a motherboard supporting 2.5 GBPS. All drivers are installed and BIOS is updated. What should I investigate to understand the speed drop on Ethernet? TYIA
I looked through your router model on the SNB forums and found this information. It seems to be limited by hardware, favoring Wi-Fi or LAN due to typical consumer usage. I’ll share my thoughts here. For a 1 gig service, you’re unlikely to reach speeds you’d expect with regular consumer equipment. I understand most people prefer not to install or manage complex solutions like OPNsense or upgrade gear. However, if you can change the router, that would help. Also, if you need VLAN tagging or similar features on the router, it could further impact performance. All in all, it looks like this setup isn’t designed for gigabit speeds, which is disappointing given the price point.
Thank you for your response. I realize I won’t receive the full gigabit, but I’m still managing 800 MBPS over Wi-Fi and that’s fine. I just don’t understand why the speed drops to half when using an Ethernet cable. I think I don’t need a new router, or at least I hope not.
That's my bad, I didn't notice there was a link. I'll read through it.