PC download speed is slower then speed provided by ISP

[hoshposh]

I recently upgraded my home internet and purchased a Nighthawk router to go along with it. After setting everything up with my ISP and the Nighthawk, I used the app to test the speed and it showed around 700 Mbps. My set up is in the basement of my house and the router is set 2 stories higher. When using my xbox the download speeds match the speed provided by my ISP but when I use my PC the speeds are significantly slower. I checked my ethernet settings and it says my Link speed is 1000 Mbps, but when testing my download speed it averages 30 Mbps. My question is, would this be a router problem (the location or maybe a setting I can change) or is this a problem with my PC's hardware?

[plemans]

You've gave us not much to go off. 

1. what router did you buy? 

2. what firmware is on it? 

3. what modem/gateway is it connected to? 

4. how is your PC connected to the router? Wired? Wireless? What band? 

5. what are you using to speedtest with? 

[Kitsap]

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@hoshposh wrote:

I recently upgraded my home internet and purchased a Nighthawk router to go along with it. After setting everything up with my ISP and the Nighthawk, I used the app to test the speed and it showed around 700 Mbps. My set up is in the basement of my house and the router is set 2 stories higher. When using my xbox the download speeds match the speed provided by my ISP but when I use my PC the speeds are significantly slower. I checked my ethernet settings and it says my Link speed is 1000 Mbps, but when testing my download speed it averages 30 Mbps. My question is, would this be a router problem (the location or maybe a setting I can change) or is this a problem with my PC's hardware?

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Like @plemans says, your post is really sparse on details.

If you have a Windows computer, your computer treats your new router like a new network.  As a protective measure, Windows sets the profile for new networks as public like you are connecting in a coffee shop or restaurant.  Go to Network Settings and make sure your Network Profile is classified as private and not public.

[michaelkenward]

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@Kitsap wrote:

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If you have a Windows computer, your computer treats your new router like a new network.  As a protective measure, Windows sets the profile for new networks as public like you are connecting in a coffee shop or restaurant.  Go to Network Settings and make sure your Network Profile is classified as private and not public.

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Wise advice. That's an "oldie but goodie" around here.

It isn't always easy to track down as Microsoft "improves" things.

In Windows 11, look in

> Settings

> Network & Internet