Why is My Internet Speed Slower than My Roommate's?
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TechieTommy123
I'm having a weird issue with my internet speeds. My roommate and I both use ethernet connections, but while he gets around 600 Mbps for downloads, I'm stuck at about 90 Mbps. I tried his ethernet cable and suddenly my speeds jumped up to 600 Mbps too, which got me thinking maybe my own ethernet cable was the problem. However, when I took my PC and my ethernet cable to another house, my speeds shot up to over 600 Mbps. I'm not sure why my connection at home is so slow. I manage the Xfinity gateway myself and I'm pretty sure I haven't throttled anything. Also, my drivers are updated, but this has been a problem for longer than just a couple of weeks. Any ideas why this could be happening?
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Ensure that all cables you’re using are gigabit-capable. Sometimes, even if they look the same, the ratings can differ.
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It might be worth checking if one of your router's ports is limited to 100 Mbps instead of 1 Gbps, or maybe your cable isn't rated for higher speeds. Also, check your router settings to ensure your PC isn’t capped at 100 Mbps.
TechieTommy123: I doubt it's the cable since it worked perfectly on another network, but I'll definitely check the router's ports and settings. Thanks!
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There could be three main issues at play: your internet plan's speed, your router's performance, or even the ethernet port on your computer or the cable itself. Make sure your cables support the speed you're aiming for and check if your ethernet port can handle gigabit speeds.
TechieTommy123: If I can achieve 600 Mbps on a different router and ethernet setup, doesn't that rule out my PC as the cause? Thanks for the advice!
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It sounds like you might be dealing with a few different factors here. When you mentioned moving your setup to another location, was it the same ethernet cable used in both places? Also, how many ports do you have on your gateway, and are you switching them around?
TechieTommy123: Sorry for the confusion. I actually went to a friend's house about 10 minutes away with a different modem and router. I’m using the Xfinity gateway which has 6 ethernet ports, but we only utilize 2 of them. Thanks for your input!
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TechieTommy123: They're all gigabit rated. Appreciate the suggestion!