Internet speed problems.

ShamilBalci

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Dec 17, 2016
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Hello, along with my new gaming PC, I bought a wireless adapter (since Ethernet is not an option at my house). The adapter advertises a speed of 300mbps and my internet modem is around the same speed.
When I check the speed of my Internet in Windows, it says 144mbps. However, I am trying to download a game and the download speed is horribly slow, my great maximum was 600kbps and never even reached 1mbps. What do I need to do? In addition to this, large downloads are stopped right in the middle, randomly. Google Chrome announces this as a Network Error, but my adapter is up to date with latest drivers.

Additional Info: 1TB HDD WD Blue
500GB HDD WD Blue
 
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As long as your drivers and software are all up to date. I'd consult with your ISP. Primarily because ISP's throttle your speeds, depending on where your downloading your game.

Example: If you're downloading your game from Steam your ISP will open up your bandwidth to the one you pay for to download it at the most speed you can. I have 70Down & 10Up & I'm downloading games at 8/mb's (I got a lot other things using the internet at the same time)

Also possible the server your downloading from could be in high usage or just how it is.

Edit: I'd ensure that your networking hardware (modem & router) are up to date and are working properly.
As long as your drivers and software are all up to date. I'd consult with your ISP. Primarily because ISP's throttle your speeds, depending on where your downloading your game.

Example: If you're downloading your game from Steam your ISP will open up your bandwidth to the one you pay for to download it at the most speed you can. I have 70Down & 10Up & I'm downloading games at 8/mb's (I got a lot other things using the internet at the same time)

Also possible the server your downloading from could be in high usage or just how it is.

Edit: I'd ensure that your networking hardware (modem & router) are up to date and are working properly.
 
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