Internet speed slower on ethernet?

[TheJedi]

Hey guys.

 

I just built my new Gaming Rig.

 

It had a B550 Gaming Carbon WiFi.

 

When I connected it to ethernet and ran a speed test, I got peak speeds of 180mbps down.

 

When I connected to WiFi using the onboard WiFi 6 controller, I got speeds of 380mbps.

 

I ran the test twice, using Ookla's speedtest Windows client.

 

Anyone know why this is and how it can be fixed?

[FloRolf]

Do you have the latest Lan drivers installed? 

Is the PC connected directly to the router or are there other devices like Switches or Powerline in between? 

[Moonzy]

what link speed is the cable running at?

[TheJedi]

42 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

Do you have the latest Lan drivers installed? 

Is the PC connected directly to the router or are there other devices like Switches or Powerline in between? 

Yes latest drivers straight from the motherboards download page.

 

I have a router from my ISP running in modem mode. I use a Netgear Orbi plugged into that via ethernet

[TheJedi]

28 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

what link speed is the cable running at?

Do you mean the download speed or category?

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, CloudPC said:

Do you mean the download speed or category?

the "speed"

[TheJedi]

Just now, Moonzy said:

the "speed"

Oh, umm not sure. I will check in a minute

[TheJedi]

29 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

the "speed"

Ok so this is what it says

 

 

 

[Moonzy]

Just now, CloudPC said:

Ok so this is what it says

 

 

 

weird, but the "speed" may not be accurate as sometimes it might just crap out if u try to go anywhere near it (personal experience)

 

tried shorter/other cable?

[TheJedi]

Just now, Moonzy said:

weird, but the "speed" may not be accurate as sometimes it might just crap out if u try to go anywhere near it (personal experience)

 

tried shorter/other cable?

Yeh I tried a 5m Cat 6 cable and the one I've got plugged in right now is a 15m Cat 7

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, CloudPC said:

Yeh I tried a 5m Cat 6 cable and the one I've got plugged in right now is a 15m Cat 7

check your router/switch, some ports are rated at different speeds

[TheJedi]

3 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

check your router/switch, some ports are rated at different speeds

Before I changed pc, I was using a 7yr desktop from hp. It was plugged into the same port and wire and it got the same 380mbps as wifi

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, CloudPC said:

Before I changed pc, I was using a 7yr desktop from hp. It was plugged into the same port and wire and it got the same 380mbps as wifi

then you should try reinstalling the latest drivers from motherboard's website

or if you're using expansion card, the latest driver for that

[TheJedi]

2 hours ago, Moonzy said:

then you should try reinstalling the latest drivers from motherboard's website

or if you're using expansion card, the latest driver for that

I will, I only installed them 2 days ago. Should I try it from the realtek website instead?

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, CloudPC said:

I will, I only installed them 2 days ago. Should I try it from the realtek website instead?

u could, or try emailing the board manufacturer

[TheJedi]

2 hours ago, Moonzy said:

then you should try reinstalling the latest drivers from motherboard's website

or if you're using expansion card, the latest driver for that

Ok, so I just ran a speed test again before installing the drivers. The Download speed has fixed itself. But the upload is a 12 when it should be somewhere in the 30s? I will try re-installing the drivers and let you know what happens

 

[TheJedi]

5 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

u could, or try emailing the board manufacturer

ok, reinstalled the drivers from realteks site. Fixed now.