I'm currently living in Japan, and I've noticed something strange with my internet speeds. Back in Australia, my speeds were pretty slow—between 5-15 Mbps down, with 100 Mbps being the "upgrade" that usually only delivered about 70-80 Mbps. Now, I'm experiencing an amazing 250 Mbps average download speed here, peaking at around 500 Mbps. However, I've found that my Ethernet connection is actually slower than my Wi-Fi!
For reference, today I'm getting 178 Mbps down and 64 Mbps up over 5G Wi-Fi, while the Ethernet connection is showing 132 Mbps down but 153 Mbps up. I find it odd that the download speed is lower on Ethernet. My Ethernet cable is CAT.5E, and the router I'm using only has one LAN port, so I can't try any other connections. Is there a reason for this? Any insights would be appreciated!
4 Answers
It sounds like you might be dealing with a low-quality router from your ISP. Those can really limit your speeds. Also, even though your Ethernet cable is CAT.5E, the performance can still vary, especially if the cable is on the cheaper side. I’d suggest trying a different cable if you can, just to see if that improves things. If all else fails, consider getting a better router, although I get that it's not ideal since you're moving soon.
Definitely check if your Ethernet duplex settings match the capabilities of both your Ethernet cable and router. Sometimes, drivers need updating as well. A quick video tutorial can help guide you through testing and adjusting those settings!
I totally get what you’re saying! In Australia, many people still deal with slow speeds. But compared to Japan, it’s like day and night. If your Ethernet is still slower, it might have something to do with how your devices handle speeds. Sometimes, the network cards in devices, especially if they’re not high-grade, can affect performance. Also, just double-check to make sure your network card supports the speeds you're expecting from Ethernet.
Are you using a Mac? Sometimes, if you’re connecting through a generic USB-C dock, it can get a bit funky, especially if it’s using a Realtek chipset. That has caused lower download speeds for some folks. But if you’re plugged directly into your laptop, that should help avoid those issues!
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