After discovering that a single Cat5 cable was bottlenecking some devices on my network to 90 Mbps while the rest of my setup ran at gigabit speeds, I went deep into learning what actually makes one ...

Whenever there are problems with an internet connection via an Ethernet connection, then in most cases, the issue lies with the cable itself. At no point should a 1Gbps connection should be limited to ...

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...

Is your internet slower than usual? Some signs of slow internet include buffering, lag and dropped video calls. If you're experiencing this issue, it's a good idea to test your internet speed on your ...

My MacBook pulled down 800+ Mbps on speed tests, but the smart TV I'd hardwired in my great room couldn't break 90 Mbps no matter what I tried. I spent weeks convinced the TV had a crappy network ...

Delivers Layer 1-3 Ethernet testing on a single platform that supports data center interconnect speeds from 10GE to 800GE Validates network equipment interoperability and bandwidth performance to ...

With Ethernet turning 50 this year, Ars is resurfacing this feature on the development and evolution of Ethernet that was originally published in 2011. Although watching TV shows from the 1970s ...

If your Ethernet connection is capped at 100 Mbps despite having a gigabit-capable setup, there are several steps you can take to resolve this issue on Windows. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help ...

Internet connectivity is of the utmost importance in today's day and age, especially in gaming. Even offline games like ones with single-player campaigns require an internet connection for storing ...