I'm using a z170-Gaming K3 motherboard, and it has a Killer E2400 network card. My internet connection is supposed to be 1Gb/s, and I'm using a Cat 6 RJ45 cable to connect my PC. However, when I run a Speedtest, I'm only seeing speeds of about 100Mb/s. I also noticed that in the Ethernet properties, it shows 1000/1000 Mb/s, but I can't find the option for 1Gb full duplex. What could be going wrong?
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First, double-check your internet plan. Sometimes, the speed you pay for doesn't match what's being delivered. Also, make sure that all devices connected to your network support 1Gb Ethernet. Just because your PC and router can handle it doesn't guarantee the whole setup can. Your speed could be limited by another device on the network that isn't up to par.
I actually just upgraded to a 1Gb plan too, but I was still getting around 100Mb because my modem was outdated. Make sure your modem can handle those speeds!