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Isaac's avatar
Isaac
New Contributor
3 years ago

I am having internet connection speed fluctuations.

I'm on a WIRED (cat 5e) connection through a beefy Linksys router (model EA7300), and every 20-30 minutes my speed goes from 200-300 Mbps (normal) to 2-10 Mbps for 20-30 minutes (using Ookla speedtest.net). All other devices (wired and wireless) on my home network are affected in the same way.

  • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
    WiderMouthOpen
    Esteemed Contributor II
    3 years ago

    First, what model modem do you have? Have you tried bypassing the router and connecting direct to the modem with ethernet? Does it happen then? Remember you have to power cycle the modem each time you change what it is plugged into. 

    BTW you might want to delete your duplicate post.

  • Darkatt's avatar
    Darkatt
    Honored Contributor
    3 years ago

    +Like WMO said, Bypass the router, reboot the modem and then test.