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Netgear Nighthawk m1100 slow ethernet connection
I am trying to create a servicable remote-working setup using the M1100 and an unlimited hotspot plan. I'm also not very savvy and will sound stupid in describing this issue. My M1100 gives great spe...
a couple things.
1. 2.4ghz is a slower network. that's just how it functions. But because of how it works it broadcasts further and through more materials. so it being slow isn't an issue, its an expectation.
2. without knowing more about what these mystery devices are, its tough to tell you anything about their connect
3. what wired speed do you get with a pc/laptop directly wired into the hotspot without any vpn used?
4. vpn's can restrict speeds because everything has to run through your vpn host and they can limit the upload/download speed that they allow to be used on their servers.
- That makes sense. I just wonder how anyone in my company would be getting workable speeds if the VPN is throttling. I unfortunately have no way of checking the typical ethernet speed workout the Aruba device because my computer doesn’t have a port.
The Aruba is model: APINP203with the 5ghz giving you normal full speeds and without being able to test the ethernet port, its hard to figure out where the bottleneck is.
I'd be betting on your vpn setup either through the aruba or on your laptop because the 5ghz on the hotspot is giving you full speed.One thing you can try is setting the aruba's IP address into the netgears DMZ. that automatically forwards all data to the aruba with no inspection/firewall.
I will try this. Thank you for the advice and your time!