I've been experiencing a significant drop in my Ethernet speeds lately. When I run a speed test, I'm getting only 3.06 Mbps download and 60.23 Mbps upload with Ethernet. However, when I switch to WiFi, my download speeds shoot up to 159.96 Mbps and upload to 131.41 Mbps. This issue started happening after I upgraded my internet plan. I'm connecting to my Ethernet through a TP-Link AX1500 extender using a Cat 8 Ethernet cable. I've followed various troubleshooting steps, including those in a specific YouTube video, but nothing seems to be working. The reason I use an extender is that my PC isn't close enough to the router for a direct cable connection. Any ideas on what might be causing this?
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It sounds like you might be facing some issues with the extender. If possible, try connecting your PC directly to the router to see if that improves your speeds. Sometimes the WiFi from the router is better than what the extender can provide.
It could also be a faulty Ethernet port on your PC or the extender itself. I've had similar issues where the Ethernet connection was just not working well. Testing with another device can help rule that out.
Are you suggesting the problem is with my PC's Ethernet port or the extender?
Man, you might want to try a packet capture to see what's going on with your connection. Using a tool like WireShark can help pinpoint the problem, although it might be a bit advanced if you're not familiar with it.
Sounds like a plan! Do you have any resources or videos to explain how to do that?
You're right about using an extender; they can often cause slowdowns. If you can, try moving the router closer to your PC or consider getting a longer Ethernet cable to connect directly. You'll likely see a boost in speed that way!
You're probably right! But my setup just isn't close enough for that. I'll keep it in mind for the future.
That could be tricky. The router is quite far from my PC and I don't have long cables to reach it. I'll definitely let you know if I manage to test it, though!