Help needed with my FTTP connection

gazujii · 12 Mar 2016 at 13:49

Yesterday I had FTTP BT infinity 3 installed which gives me a supposed 200MB Download and 20MB upload speed.

I have run a speed test from my MacBook and iPhone over the wifi connection and get speeds around 175 / 180MB download and 20 upload which is amazing.

However running the same tests via the Ethernet connected computer it is maxxing out at 94-95MB

I am using homeplugs for the Ethernet connection which are TP Link supporting upto 500MBs so I don't think that is the issue.

the Ethernet controller is a Killer™ E2200 Gaming Network
GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards feature the Killer™ E2200, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.

I have noticed this though when looking at the rather net controller on the PC

How can I change this to allow the full gigabit connection?

Thanks
Gary

gazujii · 12 Mar 2016 at 14:51

i have checked the cables they are all cat 5e and less than 3m in length.

The router is the home hub 5 that BT supplied with the FTTP so assuming that that is fast enough?

The NIC is onboard the Motherboard and i have the Gigabyte Gaming 3 which can be found at http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5497#ov

The home plugs are TP Link AV500 http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/cat-18_TL-PA4020PKIT.html

gazujii · 12 Mar 2016 at 14:53

If it is the Homeplugs can anyone recommend ones that will give me what I'm after?
Unfortunately where the PC is located its not possible to plug directly into the Homehub on another floor

gazujii · 12 Mar 2016 at 17:24

Lumeycom said:
Also worth considering that this does rely on your electrical wiring so there are other variables involved on top of the powerline adapters themselves so replacing the powerline might not solve your issues.

We are in a new build 2015 property so the wiring 'should' be ok

And looking at the Speed & Duplex
the values I have are

10Mbps Full Duplex
10Mbps Half Duplex
100Mbps Full Duplex
100Mbps Half Duplex
Auto Negotiation (this is the one its currently set at)

So despite it being a 'gigabit' Ethernet controller that option isn't there ?? :confused:

gazujii · 12 Mar 2016 at 17:49

Caged said:
Shall I bang my head into a wall a bit more?

Your homeplug adapters only have a 100Mbit interface

So you believe it IS the homeplug that's the issue and not the fact I cant seem to set my Adapter to 1Gbps like r7Slayer?

If that is the case its the homeplugs can better plugs be recommended? as I say I cant plug PC into router directly as its on another floor of the house.

gazujii · 13 Mar 2016 at 12:29

I will invest in better home plugs I do appreciate the help guys

gazujii · 13 Mar 2016 at 22:37

bremen1874 said:
Linking to/promoting OcUK's competitors is verboten.

I'd update your link to point to either TP-Link's or OcUK's website.

Yes my mistake .. ill try again does anyone have experience of these https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-av1200-gigabit-passthrough-powerline-starter-kit-tl-pa8030p-kit-nw-164-tp.html

I have made sure they support the gigabit ethernet

gazujii · 15 Mar 2016 at 13:15

gigabit adapters and cat7 (overkill I know) cable should arrive today so will report back once I have a chance to swap everything over.

gazujii · 15 Mar 2016 at 18:59

Well new Gigabit adapters & Cables in and I'm chuffed to bits ... really appreciate the help guys