Why is the output of my router so slow?

Samuria · 20 Mar 2019

If we know the model of the router we can know for sure

Nisko · 20 Mar 2019

The router I have here is an Arris and the router is a Segecom.

NavyLCDR · 20 Mar 2019

What is your link speed?

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Porthos · 21 Mar 2019

Nisko said:

Commander, sorry for the late response.

I have two setups: one in Rhode Island and one in San Antonio. The only thing in common is the computer I'm using. I'm in San Antonio right now. Each location has its' own ISP, modem and router. Both locations receive over 200 Mbps straight from the modem. However, when I connect a router, the output drops to somewhere between 10 and 30 Mbps. I use Speedtest.net to measure the output. I don't understand why I lose so much speed out of each router. If there's a problem on my end, I'd like to fix it. I believe the NIC has the latest driver. Do you think you can help - or is this speed drop typical? Thank you.

I use spectrum here in San Antonio. When I first went to the 200 speed my router at the time could not keep up with 200 speed. I bought a new router and I get 200 WIRED now. Wireless is a different story. Lucky to get 60-90 wireless. I am not worried about the wireless because my whole house is wired. The only thing using my wi-fi is my phone.

Below is wired. I am waiting for Google Fiber to come to my neighborhood.

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Nisko · 21 Mar 2019

Commander, I am also in San Antonio - but will be leaving for Rhode Island in a few weeks. I have a home near the RIM. I haven't had time to look over your reply yet (not feeling well). Will get back to you ASAP.

Nisko · 04 Apr 2019

Commander, I'm sorry for taking so long to respond. I have a rare type of head pain that is only treated in three places in the country. I'm planning on applying to one by the end of the week. The pain lasts the entire time I'm upright - so I have not been able to respond until now (I'm having a short break from the pain).

My Modem is an Arris, model TM 1602 and the router is a Sagemon model Fast 5260. To answer your last question, the speed is 144Mbps - much slower than yours. My modem is connected to my router with CAT5 cable. I have the same setup in Rhode Island (I'm still in Texas) - but there I have a combination modem/router - but the same kind of results. It appears to me that the router efficiencies are extremely poor. In both cases, my PC is only about 5 feet from the routers. Any advice on how I can get a lot more of the speed available to me (wired) from the routers? Thank you..........

Soapm · 04 Apr 2019

NavyLCDR said:

What is your link speed?

What? You're getting +700 megs wirelessly? I know theoretically ac can get 1,300 Mbps but I've never seen anyone get those speeds??? Do tell!

Nisko · 04 Apr 2019

Where did you get 700+? In my post, I said 144 Mbps. Oh, I see - that's not my post - it comes from SOAPM.

NavyLCDR · 04 Apr 2019

Soapm said:

What? You're getting +700 megs wirelessly? I know theoretically ac can get 1,300 Mbps but I've never seen anyone get those speeds??? Do tell!

My laptop right now is connected at 866.7 Mbps. It's running an Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 adapter connected to a Netgear Orbi RBK50 AC 3000 satellite access point that is about 25 ft and 1 interior wall away. My speedtest.net result:

Soapm · 05 Apr 2019

NavyLCDR said:

My laptop right now is connected at 866.7 Mbps. It's running an Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 adapter connected to a Netgear Orbi RBK50 AC 3000 satellite access point that is about 25 ft and 1 interior wall away. My speedtest.net result:

Darn it, now I'm going to have to get me a new router. I'm jealous of your speed...

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