Nub question

[TheEpicMap]

Is there any way to increase internet speed by getting a better ethernet cord?

or by getting a network adapter( http://www.ncix.com/detail/tp-link-tg-3468-10-100-1000mbps-gigabit-pcie-7a-41779.htm )?

Testmy.net  says i and 2 mbps down and 87 kbps up, but i know i have more than that.

Could my hardware be slowing it down?

 

Sorry for the extreme noob question.

[Firearm2112]

Your limit is based on what you pay for. Call your ISP or check your bill to find out what you should be getting

[JohnnyP]

Simply, no, unless you have a defective cable. However at that speed I doubt it is. As the last person said, verify what you pay for. Then if you are slower bypass all of ypur network devices and plug directly into the modem. If you your speeds goes up router. If the speed is still lower then call your ISP. These are very vague steps but can get you to a resolution.