The internet service provider has just enhanced their network and requires a fresh router.
The internet service provider has just enhanced their network and requires a fresh router.
Connecting straight to your modem gives your PC a public IP address if it's bridged, or a private IP if it's a modem/router combo. Simply plug your PC into the modem, run a speed test, and verify the Ethernet port speed using the same cable as your router connection.
It looks like your modem might be the issue. It only reaches 100Mbps. Here’s the network setup in Windows 10. I don’t have internet when using the modem, so I can’t run a speed test. I see something unusual—when reconnecting to my PC via the router, I lost track of the LAN I was on. I just connected it to LAN 1 and couldn’t communicate with the router at all! It keeps showing Ethernet errors or invalid IP settings. I tried switching it to LAN 4 and it worked immediately. Everything seems fine now. Could your router’s LAN 1 port be faulty?
It's strange they're still using fast Ethernet modems. At least you can contact them to request another model. Everything seems fine now. The computer might have been acting up. Plugging it back in should work just fine.
It seems the issue is resolved. I’ll reach out to them to schedule an appointment. Fortunately, the ISP will also offer a free equipment upgrade. I’m wondering about their services in your country or in the US/EU. Do they provide both modems and routers, or do you need to purchase them separately? The TP-LINK router I bought myself is actually a D-LINK DIR-615... for 17 dollars, it’s not great, right? I’m curious how their setup works locally—do they supply the modem and router together, or do you have to buy them on your own? While brands like Netgear, D-LINK, TP-LINK, etc., function out of the box, I noticed my local sites recommended a few routers for upgrades. But there’s a problem: they mentioned setting VLAN manually, as if it would be necessary with my ISP. Why is that? Everyone else seems to get it right away. Check their site here: https://www.blacktubi.com/unifi-router/