About this tag
Discussions tagged with mbps on WindowsForum.com focus on Wi-Fi and Ethernet speed issues, where users compare actual throughput to their internet plan's advertised mbps. Common topics include troubleshooting slow wireless connections, verifying whether a network adapter is locked at 100 mbps instead of 1 Gbps, and interpreting speed test results. Members share tips for checking connection speed in Windows Task Manager and adjusting router settings to improve mbps performance. These threads help users diagnose why their real-world mbps falls short of expectations and how to optimize network hardware and Windows configuration for better speeds.
  1. S

    Windows 10 Wi-Fi speed half or less of what I am supposed to get??

    I'm paying for 60mbps through WOW. I have 2 laptops and when hard wired I get 70mbps on each one. I'm using an 18 month old Netgear R6100 router that is 15-20 feet from my PC. - Laptop 1 is running Windows 10 and gets roughly 25-30mbps via wi-fi - Laptop 2 is running Windows 8 and gets roughly...
    • Spruce67
    • Thread
    • channel connection internet laptop mbps netgear network performance router settings speed support technology troubleshooting update wifi windows 10 windows 8 wireless wow
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. stueycaster

    Windows 10 WIFI not as fast as it should be.

    We just switched to AT&T Fiber Optic internet. We opted for the 1,000 Mbps package since we have several 5g capable devices. In general I get good transfer speeds but the WIFI seems a little slow. Since I have the fast Ethernet this is what I get. I'm wicked happy with this. This is what my...
    • stueycaster
    • Thread
    • at&t card connection devices equipment ethernet fiber optic internet mbps network performance ram slow speed testing transfer troubleshooting upgrade wifi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. Saltgrass

    Windows 10 Anybody else miss the Network connection speed information?

    I have been look for, but unable to find the information about what speed at which a system was connected to the network. It used to be on the Network tab of Task Manager, but no longer. It does show what type of connection, such as 802.11n, but not the speed. This info has come in handy in...
    • Saltgrass
    • Thread
    • 802.11n configuration connection details internet mbps network performance settings speed task manager tools update wifi windows wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. fjk61011

    Windows 7 Reset network adapter?

    Reset network adapter? I want to reset the network adapter to release it from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. I can't find a button to do this. I could go to a command prompt and us ipconfig but am looking for the setting in Windows 7.
    • fjk61011
    • Thread
    • adapter command prompt gbp mbps network reset settings speed windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking