Router not giving correct internet speeds?

[Mexicann]

Hi
Recently got a Netgear R6120 and my internet plan is supposed to give me 200mbps DOWN and 10 UP. When I have my ethernet connected to my router it only gives me around 90mbps down and 10 up. But if I connect my ethernet directly to my modem it gives me the speeds I'm paying for. Any help? I really wanna use my internet speeds to it's full potential.

 

[Mexicann]

Speeds with Router: http://www.speedtest.net/result/7497545703
Speeds directly connected to Modem: http://www.speedtest.net/result/7497550816

 

[terry4536]

I would contact the internet provider customer support. The router should be capable of handling the stated download 200 mbps. Either the router isn't working correctly (possibly wrong settings), or the internet provider isn't at the stated speeds.

 

[terry4536]

Check the security settings of the router. Also contact the router customer support for repair or replacement. If the router is within the retailer return period, you can go that route as well.

 

[Mexicann]

I would contact the internet provider customer support. The router should be capable of handling the stated download 200 mbps. Either the router isn't working correctly (possibly wrong settings), or the internet provider isn't at the stated speeds.

My provider is giving me the speeds. Check the SpeedTest results. What do you mean my settings might be wrong. What would I have to change?

 

[terry4536]

Here is an article that discusses router settings to increase the speed.

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/router-settings-increase-speed-70674.html

 

[Mexicann]

Here is an article that discusses router settings to increase the speed.

https://smallbusiness.chron.com/router-settings-increase-speed-70674.html

But the security things are for the wireless connections no? idc about my wireless connections tbh I just want my ethernet speeds to be @ the rated speeds. Not only that but changing it to none removes my password

 

[terry4536]

Encryption for example can slow things down. Use a gigabit ethernet cable from your modem to your router to PC.

 

[terry4536]

I just checked the specs for your stated router. The ethernet ports are rated at "Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology". In other words the ethernet ports are limited to 100 mbps max.

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6120.aspx#tab-techspecs

The router should be faster using WiFi.

 

[terry4536]

If you can, I would return the router and get one with gigabit ethernet ports (1000 MBPS WAN & LAN).

 

[Mexicann]

I just checked the specs for your stated router. The ethernet ports are rated at "Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology". In other words the ethernet ports are limited to 100 mbps max.

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6120.aspx#tab-techspecs

The router should be faster using WiFi.

ugh why would anyone ever make the wifi faster than ethernet. Thanks bro I'll go return it.

 

[terry4536]

I just checked the specs for your stated router. The ethernet ports are rated at "Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology". In other words the ethernet ports are limited to 100 mbps max.

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6120.aspx#tab-techspecs

The router should be faster using WiFi.

ugh why would anyone ever make the wifi faster than ethernet. Thanks bro I'll go return it.

People who use primarily WiFi (like those use laptops, notebooks, i phones) want fast WiFi . And for those people gigabit isn't a priority.

Personally, I use gigabit ethernet for my network. I don't use WiFi that much (although I do have it).

You can't beat gigabit for security. And file transfer is very fast.

 

[Mexicann]

I just checked the specs for your stated router. The ethernet ports are rated at "Five (5) 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) with auto-sensing technology". In other words the ethernet ports are limited to 100 mbps max.

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6120.aspx#tab-techspecs

The router should be faster using WiFi.

ugh why would anyone ever make the wifi faster than ethernet. Thanks bro I'll go return it.

A
People who use primarily WiFi (like those use laptops, notebooks, i phones) want fast WiFi . And for those people gigabit isn't a priority.

Personally, I use gigabit ethernet for my network. I don't use WiFi that much (although I do have it).

You can't beat gigabit for security. And file transfer is very fast.

Lol I just went to Walmart and returned the router. I got a Linksys AC1200+

 

[terry4536]

Actually now that I think about it, with that WAN port limited to 100 mbps all internet activity would be limited to 100 mbps. The only faster WiFi would be file transfer.

 

[terry4536]

Do you have 200 mbps download now?

 

[Mexicann]

Do you have 200 mbps download now?

Yes I do. Ethernet ports are gigabit

 

[terry4536]

Good.

 

[ultimatescar]

resurrecting the old thread but I'm sending my ISP an email for now.. I've 500/500 connecting but when I connect my computer directly to the fiber box I get 500 down and 100 up. and when I connect to my router i get 300 down and 100 up... so its both router and ISP i presume.. I've Asus RT-AC88U so its a gigabit port as I can see its connected at 1Gbps.