My internet bandwidth is 40 Mbps though when I try to download something I only get 2 Mbps.

[manoby1]

I got a new computer recently and I used wireless for a while and experienced the same thing. Through wireless I got much less speeds which affected the download to only be .365 Mbps. I finally was able to upgrade to Ethernet cable and i get 20 Mbps (I share with others which collectively add up to 40 Mbps). I did check my speed on speedtest,net, is there a fix to this or is it a normal thing?

 

[BuddhaSkoota]

I got a new computer recently and I used wireless for a while and experienced the same thing. Through wireless I got much less speeds which affected the download to only be .365 Mbps. I finally was able to upgrade to Ethernet cable and i get 20 Mbps (I share with others which collectively add up to 40 Mbps). I did check my speed on speedtest,net, is there a fix to this or is it a normal thing?

You should perform a check on speedtest.net when there is little to no activity on your network to get the best results. You should have close to the 40Mbs that you are subscribed to from your provider.

Keep in mind that file downloads are measured in bytes per second (MBps) while connection speeds are measure in bits per second (Mbps), so connection speeds will be roughly 8 times greater than download speeds. Download speeds are also dependent on the connection to the server from which you are downloading, and speeds may be restricted by the server administrator.

 

[manoby1]

I got a new computer recently and I used wireless for a while and experienced the same thing. Through wireless I got much less speeds which affected the download to only be .365 Mbps. I finally was able to upgrade to Ethernet cable and i get 20 Mbps (I share with others which collectively add up to 40 Mbps). I did check my speed on speedtest,net, is there a fix to this or is it a normal thing?

You should perform a check on speedtest.net when there is little to no activity on your network to get the best results. You should have close to the 40Mbs that you are subscribed to from your provider.

Keep in mind that file downloads are measured in bytes per second (MBps) while connection speeds are measure in bits per second (Mbps), so connection speeds will be roughly 8 times greater than download speeds. Download speeds are also dependent on the connection to the server from which you are downloading, and speeds may be restricted by the server administrator.

I redid my speedtest when no one was on it and it worked fine wired. Also, is my math is right, then 16 x 8 is much more than 40 so I do not believe that is the issue. A new issue that just arose is my wifi. Before I left to do something my wifi was working fine; I was playing CS:GO and no internet issues at all. When I got back, my laptop would connect, but only allow me .16 Mbps when earlier I was getting much more. I then said screw that and connected it to my router and instantly got near 40 Mbps. I have searched a lot for the last few hours and no answer has come no where near what I am searching for. It is also late, I'm just going to bed and dealing with it tomorrow.

 

[BuddhaSkoota]

I redid my speedtest when no one was on it and it worked fine wired. Also, is my math is right, then 16 x 8 is much more than 40 so I do not believe that is the issue. A new issue that just arose is my wifi. Before I left to do something my wifi was working fine; I was playing CS:GO and no internet issues at all. When I got back, my laptop would connect, but only allow me .16 Mbps when earlier I was getting much more. I then said screw that and connected it to my router and instantly got near 40 Mbps. I have searched a lot for the last few hours and no answer has come no where near what I am searching for. It is also late, I'm just going to bed and dealing with it tomorrow.

Wifi should be considered a convenience method of connection, not a performance method. It's the absolute worst choice of connection for gamers. You may be able to get a good quality connection under the right circumstances, but performance degrades exponentially with distance, and wireless is subject to interference from sources that may be difficult to eliminate. Many get frustrated at trying to troubleshoot wireless, so I would recommend sticking with a wired connection for the best gaming experience.

To be clearer, I should have phrased the download speed comparison a little more clearly. You previously stated you were getting downloads of 2MBs. Since there are 8 bits in a byte, that download speed roughly equates to 16Mbs. That would actually be lower than your connection speed, but you need to consider how fast the content is being delivered from the server. As long as speed tests are showing somewhere near your actual subscribed speed, then I wouldn't consider this a problem that's within your control.