I have problems with my internet connection speed. Thing is if I connect directly the ethernet cable to my PC the speedtest.net by Ookla shows me a download speed of almost 300Mbps. If I connect it through my TP-Link TL-WR841N router and then into my PC it shows a download speed of merely 100Mbps. So I have a modem which goes into a router in the living room which also has another PC connected. From that router the Ethernet cable goes to my PC/the router I was talking about which are in another room. What may be causing the issue? I very much appreciate your feedback.
Ethernet direct connection speed higher than connecting it through router
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- May 29, 2013
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That router has only 100Mbit wired ports -- Look at the "Interface" section. It can't support 300Mbit WAN. You need a new router
- May 29, 2013
- 37,396
- 3,299
- 156,790
I recommend Asus routers -- If you use wireless much, a dual band (2.4 and 5Ghz) AC router (AC1200 to AC1900 specifications) is the best performance to price point. Assus AC68U or similar Netgear R7000 is another good choice. The smallnetbuilder.com website -- http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/ has LOTS of reviews and good info. Their "How to Buy" 2017 article is a good place to start -- http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/basics/wireless-basics/33029-how-to-buy-a-wireless-router-2017-edition
I'm curious though. The provider gave us a Huawei HG8245H wireless router(I couldn't find any full specs anywhere) which my PC is connected to. But the PC next to that router, in the same room doesn't reach speeds of up to 300Mbps. Is it because it's a really old PC? Cause it is more than 10 years old. And thanks for the recommendations but I'm not planning on buying another wireless router to sustain that speed.
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