W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow

W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow

W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow
W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow
2026-06-27 21:28:34
Model: TX401  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 3.1.8.0

Xfinity/Comcast 2.5GB Cable

Netgate 4000 Router

TP-Link 2.5GB POE switches POE for Wi-FI APs and the desktops & laptops

 

I have a Generic desktop with Windows 11 install TX401 NIC. 

The driver was updated from Marvell site to Marvel AAQtion V3.1.1.1.0.zip

 

Everything worked great for months with average "2395MB down/ 299MB up"

 

UNTIL I shut off the computer.

 

Now it stays at less than "900MB down/295MB up". 

 

I have deleted the NIC driver and tried Marvell AQC108 - AQC107 

 

I have gone back to TP-Link CD whiuch is Version 3.1.8.0

All with same results of not getting back to average of 2300MB - 2400MB dowloads

 

Which driver should I use?

 

FYI: My wife has a Generic W10 with TX410 NIC and consistently gets "2398MB down/300MB up" and she requalalry turns her computer off

at night and has no problems when restarting.

 

Both computer have CAT6 cable to TP-Link 2.5GB switches. So I know the infrastructure is not a problem.

 

My desktop which now runs slow:

Windows 11 Professional (x64) Version 23H2 (build 22631.6199

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI (MS-7C95) 3.0

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

64 GB RAM

The OS and applications are up to date

 

What am I missing?

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Re:W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow
2026-06-30 15:25:57

  @norami9 

Found the problem. TP-Link 2.5GB switch would only do 1GB download Link Speed.

 

I had not done enough troubleshooting. I was looking at the driver as the problem.

 

Found solution when Support Person recommend removing desktop Tp-Link 2.5GB Switch and connect direct to router. Then recheck Link Speed. 

 

That confoirmed 2.5GB download speed was available.

 

Reconnected the problem TP-Link 2.5GB switch and the W11 desktop speed was back to only 1GB.

 

Filled out RMA form with info for problem 2.5GB switch.

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Re:W11 and TX401 NIC runs slow
2026-07-04 08:03:36

Hi  @norami9 ,

Thanks for the update on your troubleshooting progress; this will serve as a valuable troubleshooting reference for other users.

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