Why is my internet so slow?

BustedSpleen

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So I recently built my own computer and plugged it into my router as a wired internet connection. I thought since its a wired connection it will be faster. Apparently not so, I was getting around 250 ping that would rise to 500 ping in game sometimes. It was extremely obnoxious. I then tried my wireless usb adapter and I got 69 ping and a better download speed. SO my main question is why the heck is my wireless internet better than my wired? Before I tried my wireless usb adapter I tried plugging it into my modem instead and for a little bit I got great internet in game but then after an hour or two it went back to just terrible. I mean, I can browse the web fine but in-game...it just sucks.

My router: Netgear N600 wireless dual band router
Modem: AT&T 7550 (Wessell)
Internet Provider: AT&T
I live in the Savannah, GA area.
 
Solution
open the Network and Sharing Center
click on Change adapter settings
right click on the network card icon and choose Properties
click the Configure button
choose the Advance tab
you should see Speed & Duplex, click on it
from the pulldown menu under Value: choose 100Mbps Full Duplex

BustedSpleen

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Sorry long time but what do you mean network card? I am a total noob to internet and networking stuff.
 
open the Network and Sharing Center
click on Change adapter settings
right click on the network card icon and choose Properties
click the Configure button
choose the Advance tab
you should see Speed & Duplex, click on it
from the pulldown menu under Value: choose 100Mbps Full Duplex
 
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BustedSpleen

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Ok did what you said and it did improve thanks! I get like 45 ping now thanks a lot!