Dear Friends,
I recently have moved to a new apartment and purchased my own internet, an XFinity plan with 400 mb download speed. I have my computer plugged via ethernet (it is one of those Netgear ones that plugs into the router and then the wall, then the wall into the computer) and other than me and my girlfriends phone, it is the only thing on the internet. I get no lag when I play games, however for some reason my download speed tops out and 1mbps. It takes hours to download any games, any suggestions on how to improve it?

  • marcorr@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Try using a different cable to see if that improves the situation and make sure the network drivers on your computer are up-to-date.

    Also, the Netgear powerline adapter you mentioned might be limiting your speed. Test your internet speed with a direct Ethernet connection to the router, bypassing the powerline adapter, to see if there’s a difference.