NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

dspsfmprprl's avatar
dspsfmprprl
Follower
Aug 27, 2017

Wired Ethernet ports are significantly slower than wireless

I have a C6300 router/modem and pay for 200mbps internet service

 

When using wireless such as with my phone and laptop I routinely acheive download speeds of 220mbps. When using a wired connection speeds are typically around 50mbps, and never more than 65.

 

I have verified the situation with 3 different computers and multiple cables, including plugged directly into the router (i.e. no chance it's the wiring in my house). I have performed a factory reset and it hasn't helped.

 

My C6300 has no QoS support in the Genie, so I don't think it's related to any of that.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions of what to try?

Hardware
Troubleshooting

2 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Aug 30, 2017

    Try testing something disable the wireless connections on the modem and see if the speed changes on the PCs I am wondering if something on the wireless is eating up the bandwidth.

     

    DarrenM

  • instapwned's avatar
    instapwned
    Aspirant
    Feb 08, 2018

    I just purchased a c3600 modem/router combo to replace the rental arris that comes with Comcast XFINITY.

     

    The wireless speeds are as expected. But just as you mentioned, the wired ethernet connections are 50-55 mbps consistently.

    I've tried different cables and different PCs/laptops, all with the same speed result of 50-55 mbps.

     

    At a loss as to what is going on.

    Any help?