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slower internet gs305
Hello, I'm experiencing speeds that fluctuate between full and less than 1/3 of my ISP. I sadly only have a 3 Down by 1 Up speed where I'm located and a drop to 1 by 0.5 is basically stop me in m...
It is rare to consistantly see full DL/UL speeds on your network. A lot of things impact that speed including the number of devices you have attached to the network. Your best bet if possible is to update your internet. Unfortunately, in today's world the speed of your circuit is minimal at best. I know when I download large files my DL speed can vary significantly while the download is happening.
From your troubleshooting it appears that plugging in the second switch is when you see the issue appears. Is there anyway you can get connectivity to your network without that switch or could you possibly try a different switch in that position?
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