gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast

gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast

gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast
gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast
2024-01-03 23:35:52
Tags: #ethernet
Model: Archer AX21  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 2.1.8 Build 20230829 rel.69232(5553)

I have had my Archer AX21 wifi router for a year and it has worked OK. Recently, it works OK with wifi through my phone, using "speedtest" I see over 100 Mbps which is acceptable, but my wired gigabit ethernet has become drastically slow. Previously I would see between 150 and 350 Mbps download speeds over ethernet but I am now seeing speeds reported like 0.18 Mbps (!) which is obviously not adequate for smooth videoconferencing, which I need to do.

 

What could be causing this, and how could I diagnose it?  I just updated the router firmware with no change. I've rebooted various ethernet switches, with no change. I have examined the router's admin screen "Clients" page and I do not see any clients with data transfer "Real-time Rate" as particularly high, in fact they are only kb/sec rates. I have a number of ethernet clients, I think about 15 on the network, but as mentioned they had been working before, and I did not change network topology or add new devices. My cable modem can't be the cause, because the wifi link has OK throughput to the internet. Does this behavior ring a bell with anyone?

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Re:gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast
2024-01-04 00:50:59

  @jbeale 

I think you are on the right track. I would disconnect all of the Ethernet, power cycle the router, then add one pc and test the speed. If good, add one device or hub at a time and test the speed. 

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