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Router after c6300
I have a c6300. I also have a router after that. I use the c6300 network for my work wired and wireless. I have another router that is used for everything else in our house. I noticed WAY slower spee...
> [...] I use the cable and port that was connected to the computer for
> the modem. Then I used a different port and cable for the computer.Ok. And is that "different" cable tested or known-good? The LED
indicators on a C6300 may not be good for much, but can you find any
information about the physical link rate at ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home :
Internet Port : Show Statistics? Or from the other router/WAP, or the
computer OS?Blame assignment is Job One. Is the hardware working as expected? A
bad cable or port could limit your speed to 100Mb/s. This whole
diagnosis thing might work better if _both_ of us were putting some
thought into it.
The router is: TP-Link AC1750
> The router is: TP-Link AC1750
I'd look at the TP-Link documentation to see about configuring that
router as a WAP.
I've completed the WAP setup. I'm seeing the same thing. I'm at a loss, especially when I can connect directly with the modem via ethernet from the modem to my computer and get 300mbps. Then when I go from the modem to the router using the same cable, it drops to the numbers I shared earlier: around 70mpbs.
> [...] I can connect directly with the modem via ethernet from the
> modem to my computer [...]> [...] I go from the modem to the router using the same cable, [...]
If you're "using the same cable" in a different place, then how is
the computer connected to the router?