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Improve Inspiron 5567 ethernet download? much slower than XPS 8930
The Inspiron laptop download speed on gigabit ethernet is no faster than wifi ; 95 Mbps; but XPS desktop is downloading 650 Mbps. XPS has 32 Gb RAM and is a year newer; but laptop has 16 Gb RAM and is 2017. Laptop has in the past hit 250 Gb download speeds on wifi; so it's not limited to 100Gb. I'm using the same ethernet cable for both pc's. Windows 10 fully updated. Any ideas?
It seems ethernet should be faster than wifi; but don't understand why I can't get higher download using either connection.
thanks!
ejn63
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November 21st, 2020 09:00
The XPS has a gigabit Ethernet adapter -- the Inspiron has a 10/100 adapter. If you need more than 100 MBps Ethernet, you'll need a USB 3 Ethernet adapter for the notebook.
Manual has the specs:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/inspiron-15-5567-laptop/docs
Example of gigabit adapter
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ethernet-Gigabit-10-100-1000-Compatible/dp/B00AQM8586
pdoyle35
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November 21st, 2020 10:00
of course!
thank you!
Will it improve download significantly if used in USB 2.0? Inspiron has no 3.0
ejn63
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November 21st, 2020 10:00
It'll still be faster, but USB 2.0 isn't fast enough for gigabit. It maxes out at under half that under ideal conditions and less in the real world.
pdoyle35
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November 21st, 2020 13:00
anything faster will be great. I'm surprised at the lack of speed. It's only 3 yrs old.