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Ethernet slower than WiFi on my laptop

  • 14-01-2017 12:17pm
    #1
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭


    Hi

    Using speedtest.net..

    On my Asus laptop
    I get 10gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    I get 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.

    My wifes laptop
    She gets 75gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    She gets 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.

    Provider is Eir, up to 100mbps (doesn't matter I'd imagine)
    I do disconnect wifi before connecting ethernet cable.

    Is there any software setting in my laptop to check or is this a hardware issue?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Rackstar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭Rackstar


    I'd start with updating the drivers.


  • #3
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    Check your ethernet settings by typing the following in a terminal window

    # ethtool eth0


  • #4
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    Thanks,

    What am I looking for?Network driver?
    Do I start in control panel or internet?


  • #5
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    As in type cmd in start?
    I tried that and it says # is not a recognised command


  • #6
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    Rackstar wrote: »
    I'd start with updating the drivers.

    Thanks,

    What am I looking for?Network driver?
    Do I start in control panel or internet?


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  • #7
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    degsie wrote: »
    Check your ethernet settings by typing the following in a terminal window

    # ethtool eth0

    As in type cmd in start?
    I tried that and it says # is not a recognised command


  • #8
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,021 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    WannaGetFit wrote: »
    Hi

    Using speedtest.net..

    On my Asus laptop
    I get 10gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    I get 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.

    My wifes laptop
    She gets 75gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    She gets 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.

    Provider is Eir, up to 100mbps (doesn't matter I'd imagine)
    I do disconnect wifi before connecting ethernet cable.

    Is there any software setting in my laptop to check or is this a hardware issue?

    Thanks

    Are you sure of your terminology? gbs

    Try swapping the ethernet cable ....... I suspect a faulty cable.


  • #9
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    WannaGetFit wrote: »
    As in type cmd in start?
    I tried that and it says # is not a recognised command

    Yeah sorry, assumed you were using linux as you didn't mention the OS in your op.

    If using windows I'd suggest looking at your adapter settings and set to auto speed.

    https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc339518.aspx

    It could also be that if your laptop is old it may only have a 10 Mb/s adapter.


  • #10
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    Johnboy1951 wrote: »
    WannaGetFit wrote: »
    Hi

    Using speedtest.net..

    On my Asus laptop
    I get 10gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    I get 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.


    My wifes laptop
    She gets 75gbs download and 19 upload...ethernet speed.
    She gets 50gbs download and 19 upload...wifi speed.

    Provider is Eir, up to 100mbps (doesn't matter I'd imagine)
    I do disconnect wifi before connecting ethernet cable.

    Is there any software setting in my laptop to check or is this a hardware issue?

    Thanks

    Are you sure of your terminology? gbs


    Try swapping the ethernet cable ....... I suspect a faulty cable.

    No, I meant mbs. GBS would be awesome!
    😂😂


  • #11
    WannaGetFit
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭WannaGetFit


    WannaGetFit wrote: »
    Rackstar wrote: »
    I'd start with updating the drivers.

    Thanks,

    What am I looking for?Network driver?
    Do I start in control panel or internet?

    This was resolved on the day by updating driver. Got locked out of boards until now.

    Thanks for all the suggestions


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