The connection is lagging and feels very slow.
The connection is lagging and feels very slow.
I've tested using a LAN cable and Wi-Fi adapter. My speed test shows 100MB download and 20MB upload, which matches my plan. In Task Manager, the Wi-Fi section displays only 4KB per update, and downloading feels extremely slow—almost useless. Both the cable and adapter are showing full 1GB up/down speeds, so it’s not the hardware issue. Any suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
The Task Manager displays what you're doing, not your network limits. How fast your files load depends on the speed you're experiencing. Keep in mind that megabits per second differ from megabytes per second. Since there are 8 bits in a byte, a megabyte equals 8 megabits. If a download appears at 12 MB/s, it's roughly matching your full internet capacity of 100 Mb/s.
Check for updated LAN drivers on your motherboard maker's site; it might work.
You're experiencing a slow download speed of 1MB/s while using the Epic Games Launcher.
Your performance on speedtest.net and fast.com seems to match what you're paying for (100Mbps/20Mbps upload/download). This suggests the speeds you're seeing in Epic are probably limited by their own servers or the network path between you and theirs. Neither of these factors is within your control.
Task Manager isn't commonly used for checking internet speed. @Needfuldoer clarified the reason earlier.
Task manager displays network actions in real time. When nothing is being transferred, you’ll notice minimal activity. Slow downloads or uploads indicate a problem; using it during downloads lets you monitor speed. Closing programs such as Steam or other game store apps can also improve visibility. For detailed packet and connection insights, visit https://wireshark.org/. Open it, select your Wi-Fi, and it will list all connections with IP addresses. This speeds up analysis by filtering out irrelevant data. Switching to view, resolving names, or changing the network IP name helps focus on website traffic. Typing "dns" in the search bar filters non-website activity, showing only the sites you’re visiting—often over 90% of your network traffic.