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My ethernet connection goes like this:

Modem>Router>Switch>Switch>Laptop thunderbolt expansion hub>My Computer

I get 25 mbps download and 10 upload.

However, if I plug right into the modem, (which is not possible because it is on the other side of the house, I just brought the computer in there to check) I get 150 mbps download and 12 upload. There are only 2 other things connected via ethernet.

Also, on my 2.4 GHz network, I get 60 download and 10 upload. On my 5 GHz network, I get 15 download and 4 upload.

I pay for 105 download and 10 upload.

What is the problem?
 
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F = Fast Ethernet, 10/100 (max 100mbps)
G = Gigabit Ethernet, max 1000mbps
If you need more than 80/100mbps connection upstairs - replace the switch.
I would highly recommend (if possible) for second switch to be connected directly to the router instead of being daisy chained.

Gigabit Ethernet also need proper Cat5e cabling and termination.
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Then it sounds like the issue is between laptop and thunderbold adapter connection.

Simply put laptop and desktop PCs are not purpose built routers and they just don't perform at the same level when you try to use them as such.

What you should do is get a powerline network adapter to go from switch to desktop. If you get a decent av500 then you should get around 100mbps, or you can pay the premium for av600 and you might get the full 150mbps bandwidth
 
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It is a Netgear WNDR4500. I did what you said and modem to laptop was 150, modem to router to laptop was 150, but then modem to router to switch was 40. The switch is a Netgear FS108. Both the router and the switch are 4 years old.
 
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The new one is the GS108 and now we are are up to 88mb, from 40, but still not the 130 I get right at the switch. If I plug into the old switch it is 40 and I get 130 plugged into the new switch. But when I plug in upstairs it is 88. I even found there is an ethernet port on the other modem so I use that instead which is more direct.

Now it goes

Modem>Switch>Upstairs Switch>Hub>Computer

That is 88mb

Plugged into the switch directly I get 130.

If I remove both the hub and upstairs switch from the equation and plug right into the wall upstairs it is 130.

If I plug into the upstairs switch I get 88.

So to summarize

Modem>Computer = 130
Modem>Switch>Computer = 130
Modem>Switch>Upstairs Switch>Computer = 88

The upstairs switch is a Netgear FS105
 
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Alabalcho

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F = Fast Ethernet, 10/100 (max 100mbps)
G = Gigabit Ethernet, max 1000mbps
If you need more than 80/100mbps connection upstairs - replace the switch.
I would highly recommend (if possible) for second switch to be connected directly to the router instead of being daisy chained.

Gigabit Ethernet also need proper Cat5e cabling and termination.
 
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Okay thanks. I just picked up a Gigabit switch and will report back with the results. I don't understand what you mean about a daisy chain. If you mean connect the switch right to the router, it is not possible because the things are in different rooms.

Also, while we are here, I bought a new router while I was at it to replace the one I have had for quite a few years. It worked but the problem was the 5 GHz network would not stay connected for more than a minute or two, and speed tests on 5 GHz were below 10mb.

I bought the top shelf (It was quite literally on the top shelf at the store) Linksys router for $279. I did set that up and I'm getting 100+ mb on 5 GHz wifi and 70+ on 2.4 GHz.

I tried a cheaper dual band but the speeds were pretty consistent with what I had.
 
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