Solved USB 3.0 speed

[dannys22]

I want to increase the internet speed on my computer. I just got a Netgear Nighthawk AX2700 Cable modem for the increased speed from Xfinity. Right now I have a TP-Link N900 3.0 USB adapter. I currently measure 268Mbps down and 18.0 Mbps up. Can a new Netgear AC1200 (1200Mbps) give me more dload speed or is the USB 3.0 limitied?
Thanks for the help.
Danny

 

[Couriant]

In theory, as long as you are plugged into the blue USB 3.0 port, the data transfer is a maximum of 5Gpbs. Your adapter is can go to a maximum of 450Mbps so you are limited to that speed.

The Netgear AC1200 R6120 has a 100Mbps WAN port so even though you are getting fast speeds between the computer and wireless connection, you will be slowed down between router and modem.

 

[dannys22]

In theory, as long as you are plugged into the blue USB 3.0 port, the data transfer is a maximum of 5Gpbs. Your adapter is can go to a maximum of 450Mbps so you are limited to that speed.

Thanks for the reply. I assume that the 450 you mentioned is for the current adapter, and I think it's less because it's in the rear and kind of boxed in between a wall and my desk. The new adapter has a base I can set on top of my desk for more open exposure.
Life was much simpler in the old days of serial and parallel ports and dial-up over a phone line.

Thanks again
Danny

 

[Couriant]

Correct, that is for the usb adapter. As you mentioned, environmental factors like being in an enclosed area, or the location from the router could hamper the speed. If you can I would recommend putting it in the open.

Well Ethernet is the new "dial up" set up when it comes to the wiring haha.

 

[dannys22]

Correct, that is for the usb adapter. As you mentioned, environmental factors like being in an enclosed area, or the location from the router could hamper the speed. If you can I would recommend putting it in the open.

Well Ethernet is the new "dial up" set up when it comes to the wiring haha.

I updated the driver for the USB Adapter and now get 490+Mbps. Stupid me I don't know I didn't check before.
Thanks
Danny