Ethernet slower connected to router vs modem

[JumBie]

I just upgraded my Linksys WRT54GS with a Cisco WRT120N which I got for free from a friend. I noticed that with the Wireless g modem, all wireless was maxed out at 15-19mbps, and hard wired was also limited to about 55mbps, much slower than my 120mbps connection.

After installing the new modem and testing the wireless N out I realized that the connection was maxing out at 58mbps and that was with a wireless network card. I'm not sure why that seems to be my max as I was almost sure I would be able to reach at least 80mbps on wireless N.

What surprised me even more was that when I connected to the router via ethernet, the connection was maxing out at 88mbps far from the 120mbps connection that I could get if I plugged my computer directly into the modem. Does anyone know what the deal is with that? I was almost sure I would be able to reach the max throughput by connecting to ethernet through he modem, any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JackMDS]

You have 120 Mb/sec. Internet connection, Where are you on Vulcan?



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[AnonymouseUser]

What surprised me even more was that when I connected to the router via ethernet, the connection was maxing out at 88mbps far from the 120mbps connection that I could get if I plugged my computer directly into the modem. Does anyone know what the deal is with that? I was almost sure I would be able to reach the max throughput by connecting to ethernet through he modem, any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

That router only does 100Mbps max through the LAN ports. You need a gigabit router and adapter to reach your 120Mbps speeds.

As for Wifi speeds, that may be a limitation or incompatibility of your wifi adapter. What adapter do you have, and what security settings are you using?

 

[VirtualLarry]

you are a candidate for 802.11ac wireless gear. aka "gigabit wireless".

 

[remixedcat]

are you on 40 or 20Mhz mode on wireless?