Cap on my download speed

[brandonmaza]

I have a $300 router and cat6 Ethernet cord. My location is decent not the best but certainly should be able to get over 3 mbs. That's what I currently get or more specifically 2.9 mbs/sec and it stays there. I think it could definitely go faster because it just stays there and the router is so powerful so I'm wondering if there is a cap that I have that I can remove. Anyone please help.

 

[TJ Hooker]

What speed are you paying for from your ISP? What did you use to measure download speed?

 

[Ralston18]

What make and model router? Who manages the router's configuration - i.e., who is the administrator?

Try another known working Ethernet cable. Cat 5e should be enough.

Check your wired adapter configuration: E.g., Speed and duplex settings.

If you do not have IPv6, uncheck IPv6.

 

[brandonmaza]

The cable is brand new, also the router is http://netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R8000.aspx
I have a up to 50mbs plan with ATT as well.
I found the IPv6 settings and it looked like I didn't have it so I unchecked but doesn't seem to be a difference.

 

[Ralston18]

Unfortunately new cables can be faulty - manufacturers tend to include the cheapest cable possible.

And many store/online bought products are not much better.

Try a known working cable. Or put the "new" cable on another computer to see if the problem follows the cable.