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crowe1288greg's avatar
Jun 20, 2020

CBR40 wired speed slower than wifi speed

I have a CBR40 with reasonable high speed internet. My ipad shows 230 - 240Mb. My Dell desktop wired has a speed of 80 - 90 MB.  Dell control panel shows Dell GigabitEthernet adapter. I've confirmed the driver is updated. Any explanations or suggestions to increase the Dell wired speed?

3 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Have you tried changing the cable? 
    Have you tested it with a different device to see if its an issue with the router or with the dell? 

    • crowe1288greg's avatar
      crowe1288greg
      Aspirant

      Yes, I've changed the cable. No difference. I'll have to get a different computer.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        You can borrow one potentially. Its just to test to see if it is indeed the adapter or if its the router. 

        does it do the same thing if its plugged into the router or the satellite? 

        Any switches in line?