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imcheesehead1
Aspirant
Dec 14, 2020

Fast speed in from modem, much slower speed to computers

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...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 14, 2020

What model NG modem do you have? 

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. 

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    imcheesehead1
    Aspirant
    Dec 14, 2020

    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?

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 14, 2020

      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.