Download slower than upload

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Firmware VersionV1.0.4.46_10.0.93&nbsp;Macbook Pro M1 2020iPad Pro 2019iPhone 12 Pro Max &nbsp;Using 5ghz and keeping an eye in&nbsp;neighbourhood channels.&nbsp;Speedtest by Ookla&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Server: Adamo - Madrid (id = 1680)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ISP: Yoigo&nbsp; &nbsp; Latency: &nbsp; &nbsp; 5.81 ms &nbsp; (0.74 ms jitter)&nbsp;&nbsp; Download: &nbsp; 164.33 Mbps (data used: 195.6 MB)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Upload: &nbsp; 420.82 Mbps (data used: 348.9 MB)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Packet Loss: &nbsp; &nbsp; 0.0%&nbsp;Why this difference download vs upload? I have 600mbps with ISP (with cable is not a problem).

plemans · Answer

What modem/gatway are you using?&nbsp;Did you try other servers? speedtest doesn't always choose the best server.did you try factory resetting and reinstalling the router? Make sure to test it in default configuration. its a bit of an older router so make sure during the install to leave qos, access controls, parental controls, and traffic monitoring all disabled.&nbsp;

victorsoyvictor · Answer

Hi,I’m using ZTE F680, which also does something similar with WIFI connection speed (~120down/~400up)It is driving me crazy, I don’t touch anything in the Netgear, only changed IP and disabled DHCP from default (not even the default pass lol )

plemans · Answer

So the device the netgear is connected to (and getting its signal from) has the same issue?

That'd seem to imply the ZTE was the bottleneck and creating the issue since the netgear has to connect through the zte.

victorsoyvictor · Answer

It is wired to ZTE, cat 5e. I have 600/600 with cable.

plemans · Answer

If you're testing the speeds on the zte and its only getting 120mbps down, why do you expect the netgear to get faster speeds?&nbsp;Understood that you have cat 5e and 600/600 service. But if you're gateway isn't putting out 600mbps service, then the netgear isn't going to get it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What speeds do you get from the zte hardwired into it?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Download slower than upload

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