Why is my ethernet faster than my Wi-Fi?

darkknightadi

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I ran internet speed tests via www.speedtest.net and found that my internet speed varies.When connected directly via ethernet I am getting a speed of 70+ MBPS but when connected via Wi-Fi I am getting a speed of 40 MBPS.My WiFi router is DUALBAND Netgear WNDR3400v3 N600 and its placed in the same room where I have my laptop.I've tried both frequencies i.e 2.4ghz and 5ghz and I am getting the same speed.Is there anyway I can get better speed via WiFi connection???
 
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Advertised WiFi speeds are unreachable in practice. Your wifi will be no faster than the slowest component, so if mobile device is not rated as high as the access point, the mobile radio will set the limit. To improve the wifi, some of the following will help. Reduce interference from other radio devices on the same or nearby unlicensed spectrum. Move closer to the access point so that there are no obstructions between the radios.
Advertised WiFi speeds are unreachable in practice. Your wifi will be no faster than the slowest component, so if mobile device is not rated as high as the access point, the mobile radio will set the limit. To improve the wifi, some of the following will help. Reduce interference from other radio devices on the same or nearby unlicensed spectrum. Move closer to the access point so that there are no obstructions between the radios.
 
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