Yes, a fresh router can improve performance on sluggish Ethernet connections.
Yes, a fresh router can improve performance on sluggish Ethernet connections.
Okay, here is the issue, I had been with one of the two local ISP's paying 130CAD/mo (after promo end period, it was around 65CAD/mo when we started it roughly 2.5 yrs ago) for 600mbps speeds and was netting around 100-250mbps on my hardwired Xbox, which was fine, that's tons of speed and I realize very rarely do you receive full advertised speed. However after their promo was up I decided to go with ISP 2 and pay for 300mbps + cable at a new promo rate (75CAD/mo) and so on. My Xbox is once again hardwired port forwarded etc. and I'm currently receiving between 8-10mbps... again I understand I'm likely to never see 300mbps but 8-10mbps is less than 10% of the speed I'm paying for which in my mind makes absolutely no sense to have bothered switching. Is there something I can do to better utilize my advertised speed such as a new router, configuring better settings on the base ISP router, configuring better settings on the Xbox? I'm sort of at a loss with this and am regretting switching in the first place, I haven't fully disconnected the previous ISP service should I contact them and ask for better pricing before I disconnect possibly getting a more comparable price to the new *promo* with ISP 2? If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate the help.
Gaming consoles usually show slow network performance during tests, whether connected via cable or wireless. For accurate results, it's recommended to use a laptop or PC directly connected to the console.
Understanding MBps versus Mbps is crucial. A connection labeled as 300M bps translates to roughly 37M bps, which might match what your device shows. Verify your Ethernet cables support gigabit speeds and ensure any network switch between the console and router is compatible. Restrictions around 100Mbps or 12 Mbps could stem from these factors.
This confirms what I observed earlier. On the PC, the speed test was around 50mbps, which isn’t bad, but on the Xbox it showed similar numbers in the 100-250mbps range. With the new ISP, both devices still give comparable results, though the actual download speeds have dropped to about 8-10mbps. I suspect the Xbox isn’t utilizing its full potential due to network conditions or settings, even though it can handle higher speeds. The early morning time should normally mean less traffic, yet the lower speeds suggest something is limiting performance.
Additionally, my console also shows M b ps, just like my ISP does. However, during the time I was writing this reply and the one before it, Microsoft pushed an update, which caused my console to jump to a speed between 65-80Mbps. This isn't unusually low for a connection advertised at 300Mbps, which is roughly what I expected from this ISP. I think they probably figured it out on their own. I wonder if I should visit an electronics store or a best buy to get a gigabit Ethernet cable, since I’m not sure what the available options are here. I suspect they already had them in stock when we moved in about 4-5 months ago.
A fresh router won't automatically boost your WiFi performance unless your ISP offers a plan that matches your speed needs. I've made this error before, twice, and it didn't solve anything. The best approach is to check your connection speed on a computer like others recommend. If the issue persists, reach out to your ISP and mention you're considering switching if the problem continues. They may offer a discount at that point. Ultimately, decide whether to stick with the slow connection or move to a more dependable service.
I was experiencing 20mb/s for roughly a week before that (paying for 300mb/s). Before contacting support, I tried resetting everything—unplugging, re-plugging, switching cables, etc.—but ended up repeating the process once I got in touch. After the technician remotely reset my modem and router, they said nothing seemed unusual on their side and that everything was back to normal. It might have been a quick fix waiting to happen. Tell your ISP about it and see what they say.
Thanks to everyone for your assistance and responses. I plan to inspect the wires first before reaching out to the ISP to get their input.