Your Ethernet connection vanished from your device or network settings.
Your Ethernet connection vanished from your device or network settings.
I understand the poor Wi-Fi in part of my home, so I considered installing an Ubiquiti AP. This week I noticed the wired internet connection to that area also dropped significantly. Last week I was getting around 200 Mbps and now it's worse than the Wi-Fi at the end of the house, around 8 Mbps, though I still manage 30+ Mbps. Nothing has changed. I checked for driver updates on my computer, but there was one available and it didn’t help. The network setup includes: 1. Arris surfboard 2. Linksys 1900 AC router a. Household computer b. PS4 c. TP-Link switch C1. Nintendo Switch C2. Old computer d. TP-Link switch D1. PC D2. PS4 D3. Powerline adapter. The main computer still receives over 200 Mbps, but when I tested with an old laptop at the far switch (D), speeds were very low. I’m trying to figure this out before seeking further assistance.
It seems you're suggesting a quick fix for your network. Restarting the router and implementing Quality of Service (QoS) can help ensure fair bandwidth distribution among users.
Check if this speed matches what your ISP advertises. Examine the Ethernet cables to ensure they're not overlapping with electrical wires over long distances and verify there are no loose connections or sharp bends in the wiring. Identify the type of Ethernet you have—specify the model numbers for both the cables and the Arris device. I also support restarting, but I recommend rebooting each device on the network in sequence: starting with the modem, then the router, followed by the switches.
I’m covering 300 down but I understand that’s not ideal. The office computer still works fine, though it’s the one farther away that suddenly stopped working. The cables aren’t running along any electrical wires—they’re on the baseboard. It’s a Cat6 cable from Arris surfboard SB6190, connected to a TP-Link GS605 switch. I’ve restarted the router, changed the ports, and used a shorter cable; it seems the router isn’t sending data properly to those devices.
Looking for suggestions? I can help with that. What kind of recommendation are you seeking?
Confirm if you're using a TP-Link or Netgear device and identify the exact GS605 model you own. Check recent user feedback, particularly for version 2, noting any performance issues like slowdowns or failures after several years. Consider overheating and chipset limitations at full gigabit speeds as possible causes. Ask about the actual link speed reported on each connected PC.
It seems you're dealing with a Netgear switch connected via a TP-Link powerline adapter. The Netgear device is only a few days old. When connecting to the switch, speeds stay between 5-20 Mbps, even when using a laptop directly on the router without the switch. However, a PC plugged into the router achieves over 300 Mbps. Speeds were decent a week ago, but the Wi-Fi connection was slow. I considered enabling prioritization on the router, though it doesn't appear in the network map and I'm unsure if the new AP will help.
Slow connections are happening when going to that switch, affecting everything else on the line. The power lines inside the house aren’t doing well, which is why I’m thinking about just using a Wi-Fi adapter instead. I don’t believe it will make much difference if the switch isn’t getting speeds from the router. I’ve changed the ports and cables, adjusted the cable length, but it’s not performing as fast as before.