Ethernet issue

[unibrowser]

I have 30mbps cable internet. The main computer is that fast. I have an ethernet cable running about 30 feet into my living room which is plugged into a network splitter. Then 3 cables, ps3, Tv,bluray player. Why is the ps3 at like 14mbps?

 

[tehhijack]

Because you are using multiple devices its like connecting 1 lightbulb to a battery it will shine bright, when you connect 2 light bulbs to the battery they both dim and when you connect a third they are barely producing any light your issue is your 30mbps internet is being split into all of those devices you wont get 30mbps in each device

 

[unibrowser]

Even if the ps3 is the only one using the internet at the time?

 

[tehhijack]

Well is the ps3 is the only one on the network thats a different story

 

[unibrowser]

Yes any ideas as to Why It's slow?

 

[tehhijack]

To be honest no my expertise is in computers not network management il see what i can figure out.

 

[unibrowser]

All the cables are high quality so i just dont get why its slow. Is it the distance of the cable? Ive read that its good for 100m..

 

[john-b691]

What are you plugging this is into actually. There really is no such thing as a network splitter. It is likely a switch or maybe in worse case a hub.

The most liklely problem is that your ports negotiated half duplex on you ps3. You could also have it running at 10m but its strange that you get 14m then. I would take the PS3 and remove the switch and plug it directly into the cable going back to the router and see how fast it tests

 

[unibrowser]

OK thanks it is a switch. I'll give it a go