Wireless versus Ethernet Broadband

Hi

I'm a bit confused about my broadband speed. When I connect from my router to my PC using Ethernet I get speeds of 40Mbps but when I connect using wireless only 20Mbs. When I check the network connection using internet options it tells me the wireless speed is 56Mbps.

Can anyone tell why there is such a large difference and whether the wireless speed can be improved?

It depends on the wireless protocol as well. You need to get at least a 2x2 MIMO 802.11n connection to support 100 Mbps internet or greater at short range. Then you step up to the current 802.11ac (need at least a 2x2 MIMO) to extend that speed throughout the house (i.e. a common 3-4 bedroom without 2nd floor house that is) or use multiple 802.11n APs with direct Ethernet (not powerline or MoCA) connection between the APs.

Hi Maxie and theveterans

Thanks for quick response.

I am a bit confused are adapters and routers one and the same?

My router is an EE Brightbox 2.

I have downloaded Netstumbler but when I scan I have a message “Noadapter detected”. I have set TCPOptimizer to 44 Mbps and optimal but there is no apparent improvement. I am probably doing somethingwrong and would appreciate advice.

Can I fit a better aerial to my router and since my PC is only 4mtrs away is this likely to give me any improvement?

Do I have to use router provide by EE and if not is it likely that changing it will achieve improvement?

I look forward to your thoughts.

Best regards Ken.

I don't see network adapters listed Maxie? I hope I have attached a screen shot of my device and printer page.

Sorry tried to attach as a bitmap which obviously doesn't work. Have now attached as .jpg