Transfer kills to uploads and seek suggestions
Transfer kills to uploads and seek suggestions
Connection: Wi-Fi 6 setup: https://devicehelp.optus.com.au/optus/ul...our-modem/ Hi, There seems to be an issue where downloading and uploading both drop simultaneously. My plan offers 1Gbps download and 50Mbps upload, but I only get one or the other at full speed. The problem appears during streaming tests—30Mbps and a speed test on my phone cause total upload failure, forcing the stream down to 8Mbps. Anyone have suggestions for a WAP or router that can handle this? I want to maximize both download and upload speeds, especially since I stream often. My setup is on the second floor; Ethernet isn’t available and I can’t install anything on walls due to rent. Please help, Eli.
It's typical when you're using up your available bandwidth. For a more detailed breakdown, check out the article at https://community.juniper.net/blogs/shar...er-buffers. The main reason is TCP, which needs to set up a connection between sender and receiver before data moves. If you're already filling your "tubes" with upload or download, the connection forms more slowly. A different router with more buffer might help. You can run a Bufferbloat test online, similar to a speed test, at https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat. If your score is below C, it could point to an issue. This might also be your ISP trying to reduce network congestion. Remember, Wi-Fi makes this worse. It's best to test on wired connections. Activating QoS settings on your router can also assist.
Downloading over a Gigabit link will face limits from the Wi-Fi network. The best solution is switching to WiFi 7, ensuring your router and device support MLO. Watching 4K videos on family members is probably not the main problem—they’re likely using around 20Mbit, though streaming usually speeds up quickly then pauses. Uploading will slow down downloads; to fix this, avoid overwhelming the upload bandwidth with QoS settings. Check if your broadband is connected via the router’s WAN Ethernet port—plugging it there might let you upgrade to a better router, unless you rely on mobile or phone connections.
The thing you got from the ISP is a very likely a router/modem combo unit. What you'd basically do, is only use it as a Modem and connect your own router to it. The landline should not be affected by this as it shouldn't be controlled by the router itself (unless it's VOIP connected via ethernet or wifi. But if it's a regular 4 pin phone jack in the back of the unit, it is fine)
Sure, you can connect the new Wi-Fi 7 router directly. You won’t need to switch the old modem/router into bridge mode unless you’re using it for networking purposes. The phone should work without any issues.
You probably need to switch to bridge mode, but it should function properly. I previously used a combo device with a landline and connected via an external router without any problems. They usually offer a fairly intuitive setup process.
I'm noticing the speed constraints here. If you keep uploading at high rates, it could reduce performance or even shut down the connection. It might help to cap the upload speed to prevent that.
It's possible the issue lies with the router itself. Even if your home uses fiber, a faulty router could disrupt the connection without affecting speed.