Your connection speed is only 100mbps!
Your connection speed is only 100mbps!
The physical connections are capped at 100 mbps. Wireless may support faster rates, but those speeds only apply between the device and the wireless cards attached to it. For instance, two computers linked via wireless to that router could share files at those wireless speeds. However, the link from the router to your cable modem stays at 100 mbps—the highest speed the router port can handle. Thus, all devices connected through the router will receive only 100 mbps for the internet connection. Consider returning the router or purchasing another one in a less congested area. Or, accept the limitation of 100 mbps. The modem or your ISP’s equipment should include an Ethernet port at the back, allowing direct connections to your computer for up to 1 gbps (up to 400 mbps).
Absolutely, a router equipped with 100Mbit ports might also have a limited SoC, which could cause performance issues even when switching between WiFi networks. It seems many devices exaggerate their capabilities. I believe it should be mandatory for routers to clearly display their maximum WAN to LAN NAT speeds—both with and without PPPoE—using large text on the packaging. This would help consumers understand the device's true limits, considering factors like a single WAN port, a LAN port, and CPU constraints.
The wireless signal frequency is unrelated to the Ethernet speed it can handle.