Fast speed in from modem, much slower speed to computers

Question

I did a speedtest at router website and got over 200 Mbps, but my computers clock less than 100. I tried 3 different computers all connected via ethernet and all come out around the same 80mbps.

I also have netgear WNDR3400 with same computer speed results.

Why the difference?

FURRYe38 · Answer

What model NG modem do you have?&nbsp;What mfr and model# wire adapters are installed in your computer?Be sure they are 1000Mpbs connection rate supporting. If there only 100Mpbs, this would be one reason for the speed results on these PCs.&nbsp;

decosse · Answer

Well the WNDR3400 only has 10/100Mbps ports, (It is NOT Gigabit capable on Ethernet) so that definitely explains that one

With the R7800, be sure that you have good quality Ethernet cables - minimum Cat 6 between modem and router and router and each of your local network devices.

The local devices all have to be equipped with Gigabit Adapters of course

(but I presume you are using at least one of your same devices to check speed directly from Modem as well as via the router?)

The colour of the LED at the LAN Port on the R7800 will indicate what quality of connection it is seeing

White is Gigabit (1000) while Amber indicates a 100 or 10 Mbps connection.

So that is first step - if you do NOT have a white LED, then your connection is not Gigabit enabled (so you would have to check your cable and your connected device)

imcheesehead1 · Answer

The one I am on now is a Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

IDK what model modem is. Maybe PC15 or y10c153.10or docsis 3.1 eMTA? If the router is picking up over 200mbps how would modem affect the speed from the router to my computers?

antinode · Answer

&gt; Model: R7800|Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Wifi Router&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and lookfor Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual (at least).&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Look for theLED descriptions and "Troubleshoot".&nbsp; What do its indicators indicate?&nbsp;&gt; I also have netgear WNDR3400 with same computer speed results.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; That doesn't amaze me. In _its _User Manual, look for "TechnicalSpecifications" and the "LAN" and "WAN" Ethernet specifications.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Could be a router configuration settig. You'll need to see help from the routers mfr support site for help and infornation regarding there modem.

This forum is for NGs cable modems and gateways.

Good Luck.

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