gigabit ethernet is slow but wifi is fast

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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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