Supposed to get 200Mbps but getting 90 through ethernet. Could old Cable be the problem

[patrior]

Its all in the title really, I cant tell you what Cat the cable is or anything since I dont know. All I know is that its probably a couple years old and that its yellow.
Thanks!

 

[getochkn]

are you plugged into a router or directly into the modem? what router if you are?

 

[patrior]

are you plugged into a router or directly into the modem? what router if you are?

Im not really sure what you mean by router or modem. I am connected to the router (or modem?) using an ethernet cable. The router is wired into the wall where the little box is that connects to my TV box aswell.

 

[RealBeast]

Its all in the title really, I cant tell you what Cat the cable is or anything since I dont know. All I know is that its probably a couple years old and that its yellow.
Thanks!

It could be at any point in your network, but is not likely to be the cable. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is likely what one or more of your parts is capable of instead of the gigabit that you need to accommodate a 200Mbps connection. It could be your modem, router (or if they are combined together, i.e. gateway), or it could be your Ethernet adapter on your computer or device.

As far as the cable, as long as it is CAT5 or better, which is very likely as it has been around a long time, you can run gigabit over it unless it is mis-wired.

What models are your router (or gateway) and computer?

 

[LeKeiser]

Its all in the title really, I cant tell you what Cat the cable is or anything since I dont know. All I know is that its probably a couple years old and that its yellow.
Thanks!

It could be at any point in your network, but is not likely to be the cable. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is likely what one or more of your parts is capable of instead of the gigabit that you need to accommodate a 200Mbps connection. It could be your modem, router (or if they are combined together, i.e. gateway), or it could be your Ethernet adapter on your computer or device.

As far as the cable, as long as it is CAT5 or better, which is very likely as it has been around a long time, you can run gigabit over it unless it is mis-wired.

What models are your router (or gateway) and computer?

not sure... I had a faulty cat6 cable, the N°4 wire was not always connected, if you see what I mean. When the cable was right, I had around 700Mbps (I have a good cable connection with my ISP). When N°4 was faulty, it would always go down below 100Mbps. I switched for a cat5e that I had at home and went back to a full connection. I had to cut and change the connector to have a working cat6 cable again.
So it might be something wrong with his ethernet cable finally

 

[RealBeast]

Yup, one wire out on a CAT5 or 6 cable can drop you from gigabit (1000Mbps) to Fast Ethernet (100Mbps), just as any other component being Fast Ethernet capable will result in the same limitation.

CAT5, 5e, and above are gigabit capable, each has limits on the length of the run. Similarly, 10Gbps will run over CAT6 or higher, but the better the cable, the longer the run that you can use (CAT6 around 50m, CAT6A or better 100m).

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

what about the computer itself? A standard Ethernet adapter is 100mbps. You need to make sure you have a gigabit nic.

 

[patrior]

Its all in the title really, I cant tell you what Cat the cable is or anything since I dont know. All I know is that its probably a couple years old and that its yellow.
Thanks!

It could be at any point in your network, but is not likely to be the cable. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is likely what one or more of your parts is capable of instead of the gigabit that you need to accommodate a 200Mbps connection. It could be your modem, router (or if they are combined together, i.e. gateway), or it could be your Ethernet adapter on your computer or device.

As far as the cable, as long as it is CAT5 or better, which is very likely as it has been around a long time, you can run gigabit over it unless it is mis-wired.

What models are your router (or gateway) and computer?

My router is some generic Technicolor one that my ISP sent me for free when I was complaining about slow WiFi, and my PC is custom built. Heres a link to my motherboard if that might be any use http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HEUIS2G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00. Also, I tested it on a crappy laptop I have and my PC and they had about the same speed.
Thanks!

 

[patrior]

what about the computer itself? A standard Ethernet adapter is 100mbps. You need to make sure you have a gigabit nic.

I didn't know this, anywhere I can find out if I do? And if I dont can I "upgrade" or something?

 

[patrior]

Yup, one wire out on a CAT5 or 6 cable can drop you from gigabit (1000Mbps) to Fast Ethernet (100Mbps), just as any other component being Fast Ethernet capable will result in the same limitation.

CAT5, 5e, and above are gigabit capable, each has limits on the length of the run. Similarly, 10Gbps will run over CAT6 or higher, but the better the cable, the longer the run that you can use (CAT6 around 50m, CAT6A or better 100m).

I will look around and see if I have any other Ethernet cables and see if anything changes. Thanks!

 

[patrior]

Its all in the title really, I cant tell you what Cat the cable is or anything since I dont know. All I know is that its probably a couple years old and that its yellow.
Thanks!

It could be at any point in your network, but is not likely to be the cable. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) is likely what one or more of your parts is capable of instead of the gigabit that you need to accommodate a 200Mbps connection. It could be your modem, router (or if they are combined together, i.e. gateway), or it could be your Ethernet adapter on your computer or device.

As far as the cable, as long as it is CAT5 or better, which is very likely as it has been around a long time, you can run gigabit over it unless it is mis-wired.

What models are your router (or gateway) and computer?

not sure... I had a faulty cat6 cable, the N°4 wire was not always connected, if you see what I mean. When the cable was right, I had around 700Mbps (I have a good cable connection with my ISP). When N°4 was faulty, it would always go down below 100Mbps. I switched for a cat5e that I had at home and went back to a full connection. I had to cut and change the connector to have a working cat6 cable again.
So it might be something wrong with his ethernet cable finally

I will look around and see if I have any other Ethernet cables and see if anything changes. Thanks

 

[RealBeast]

what about the computer itself? A standard Ethernet adapter is 100mbps. You need to make sure you have a gigabit nic.

I didn't know this, anywhere I can find out if I do? And if I dont can I "upgrade" or something?

Your motherboard has a gigabit adapter, so look at your other components. Your cables are *probably* not the issue -- sounds like it is your router.

What model Technicolor router -- if it has LAN or WAN ports that are only Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) then that is your bottleneck.

 

[patrior]

what about the computer itself? A standard Ethernet adapter is 100mbps. You need to make sure you have a gigabit nic.

I didn't know this, anywhere I can find out if I do? And if I dont can I "upgrade" or something?

Your motherboard has a gigabit adapter, so look at your other components. Your cables are *probably* not the issue -- sounds like it is your router.

What model Technicolor router -- if it has LAN or WAN ports that are only Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) then that is your bottleneck.

I couldn't find a model number anywhere on it and coudlnt find anything similar on the internet so I honestly couldnt tell you. You're probably right about the router being the bottleneck though, since I got it for free from my ISP they probably give the cheapest one they can get. Is there anyway I can check on the actual router if the LAN/WAN ports are Fast Ethernet etc?
Thanks a lot for all your help!

 

[RealBeast]

Since it is old and generic looking, I can pretty much guarantee that they are only Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) ports. Even most routers with gigabit LAN ports only have Fast Ethernet WAN ports except the newest models.

I would contact your ISP and advise them that the gateway they provided is inadequate for the service level you pay for and that you either need a new device or a list of devices that will work on their network that you can get at a retailer.

 

[sora]

OP, if your cable is fine I would personally ask your internet provider.

 

[getochkn]

If your ISP provided the modem/router, it would capable of the speeds it's supposed to support. No ISP will give you 1000mb speed and a modem/router combo that only does a 100mb.

 

[patrior]

If your ISP provided the modem/router, it would capable of the speeds it's supposed to support. No ISP will give you 1000mb speed and a modem/router combo that only does a 100mb.

Im not so sure about that. Just tested with a new Ethernet cable and get the same speed. The only other option is either the router or the wiring in to my house. ISPs are known to be cheap. i wouldnt put this below them to be honest.

 

[RealBeast]

If your ISP provided the modem/router, it would capable of the speeds it's supposed to support. No ISP will give you 1000mb speed and a modem/router combo that only does a 100mb.

I disagree, as I have seen this problem on several occasions. The trolls that hand out the old hardware are not really aware of the plan that the user has in many ISPs. My usual recommendation is to buy your own hardware that is compatible with the ISP requirements, and most have a page of compatible equipment.

Not really an issue about being malicious, really an issue of low level workers that are not informed and understand nothing about Internet speeds over the older Fast Ethernet standard.