Can't stream with these speeds?

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

Hey folks,

I just ran a speed test and i'm at 10 ping, 90 mbps download and 40 mbps upload and i literally am struggling to watch youtube videos at 1080p. I read somewhere that to stream 4k you should be fine with 50 mbps... so why is it I can't even stream 1080p?

I've tried a different browser, restarted both router and modem, restarted computer, etc.

Any solutions?

kanewolf · Sep 17, 2018

Are you connected to the router wired or wireless? If wireless, that is probably your problem.

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

kanewolf :

Extender halfway then Ethernet from extender to pc.

kanewolf · Sep 17, 2018

Start by temporarily running an ethernet cable all the way to the router. I believe your extender is your weak link.

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

kanewolf :

Not really possible.
It's up a pair of stairs and my parents are against any drilling.
I tried a powerline adapter and that didn't help either. In fact, it made it worse.

I'm having a hard time believing i can't stream wireless with these internet speeds.
It seems fine on my phone.

ikaz · Sep 17, 2018

You should be able to do it as a *Test* to confirm the problem just buy a long ether cable once confirmed (or not) it will help determine how to resolve it. Even if you have to buy a 100ft cable and run down/up the stairs from the router to your PC. Again just as a test not the final solution.

kanewolf · Sep 17, 2018

rifat10467 :

I said TEMPORARILY -- lay it on the floor for a test OR move your PC. This is for a test to verify where in the network your problem is.

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

The internet is obviously going to be faster if it's directly connected to the modem.
I tried it once maybe 2 months ago and i was getting speeds like 200/100 but running an ethernet is not possible in my home.

kanewolf · Sep 17, 2018

So, if your PC works when directly connected to the router and doesn't work with the extender then it has to be the extender. The extender and your phone will have completely different WIFI hardware.

kerberos_20 · Sep 17, 2018

why dont u use your phone as extender?

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

kanewolf :

kerberos_20 :

That would require the telephone to be upstairs on my computer table.
Out of the question sadly.
I'm looking for a solution that wouldn't require me to move my telephone setup or have an Ethernet extend from my room to the modem downstairs. The house is pretty big.

ikaz · Sep 17, 2018

Well what wireless card/device are you using in your PC, also what router/extender model are you using ?

rifat10467 · Sep 17, 2018

ikaz :

An extender from netgear with an ethernet directly to pc

ikaz · Sep 17, 2018

Have you thought about upgrading your router to one that supports Mesh wifi and setting that up ? and get a wifi card for your PC instead of using the extender ?

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