The two computers connect to the same Wi-Fi but show significantly different connection speeds.

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Sheray
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218

03-08-2023, 06:05 AM

Hi, I was replacing my Ethernet cables in the gaming room today. I wanted to check them out before using them through walls. I noticed that both my old and new cables gave my brother's PC around 530mbps, while my own PC only managed about 250mbps (sometimes even less). The two PCs are right next to each other, so I’m unsure what might be causing the speed difference. My PC was built in 2016, so I expected it to keep up with my brother’s newer system. I’ve attached the motherboard image below, but I’m not sure what could be wrong since I can’t find any new drivers online. I’ve tried testing speeds on both computers together and separately, and the results are consistent. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I start to worry about the motherboard possibly having a problem, especially with my USB C port and Samsung T7 SSD. Thanks in advance!

Sheray

03-08-2023, 06:05 AM #1

Ariel_A
Member

03-20-2023, 04:02 AM

Verify the connection speed via the Network and Sharing Center, ensuring both are at 1Gb/s. Auto-negotiation might be affecting the results. Each NIC could be setting a different speed with the router.

Ariel_A

03-20-2023, 04:02 AM #2

_ROCKER
Junior Member

03-25-2023, 10:25 AM

I accessed the network hub and sharing area, and on my slower machine the Ethernet speed is listed as 1.0Gbps.

_ROCKER

03-25-2023, 10:25 AM #3

I accessed the network hub and sharing area, and on my slower machine the Ethernet speed is listed as 1.0Gbps.

Bloodbath538
Member

127

03-31-2023, 08:27 AM

Both devices are reporting 1.0Gbps speeds, but the network type differs—your connection appears private while your brother's is public. This could affect access and security.

Bloodbath538

03-31-2023, 08:27 AM #4

Both devices are reporting 1.0Gbps speeds, but the network type differs—your connection appears private while your brother's is public. This could affect access and security.

teddybear116
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03-31-2023, 10:13 AM

teddybear116

03-31-2023, 10:13 AM #5

Misskksanaa
Junior Member

04-02-2023, 08:33 AM

I wasn't sure if the issue was related to his motherboard, but it seems unlikely because your PC maintains the same speed whether he's on or off. Let me know if you need further clarification!

Misskksanaa

04-02-2023, 08:33 AM #6

I wasn't sure if the issue was related to his motherboard, but it seems unlikely because your PC maintains the same speed whether he's on or off. Let me know if you need further clarification!

halonaa
Junior Member

04-03-2023, 04:04 AM

Checked the model listed for the motherboard your brother owns. Do you think it matches the internet accelerator software installed on that board? It appears to be around a quarter of the way through the linked page.

halonaa

04-03-2023, 04:04 AM #7

Night__Man
Member

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04-03-2023, 07:55 AM

I haven’t tried any of those tools, yet I’m not sure if he uses them.

Night__Man

04-03-2023, 07:55 AM #8

I haven’t tried any of those tools, yet I’m not sure if he uses them.

miner_kid
Member

131

04-03-2023, 10:40 PM

I don't feel the same way. He usually doesn’t understand things like this, and it’s the only idea that comes to mind that could explain it. Beginning to suspect something is wrong with my motherboard. Thanks again for your help.

miner_kid

04-03-2023, 10:40 PM #9