Slow download speed vs high upload... Windows11


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D3LL

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Hi all,

So having some really weird issues with Windows 11. I've recently upgraded to 910mbps with my broadband.
Running a speed tests on 2 different Windows 11 machines (hardwired) I'm getting 300-400mbps down and 900mbps up.

Testing with my MacBookPro on the same ethernet cable and port I get 910down and 920up (which is what I expect so it's not an ISP issue).

The 2 Windows 11 Machines I am testing on are an Intel NUC and Dell Pro Premium.
I have rebooted, updates drivers + windows, checked the power settings and turned off any power saving features on the adapters but still can't seem to achieve the full download speed.

I've also tried other sites for testing such as speedtest.net, NPURF and fast.com

I'm at a loss any ideas?
 
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Looking at that device specs it appears it does not have a built in ethernet port but uses either a dock or usb ethernet adapter. Comparing either of thoses connection types to what you get if you are using a lan port built onto your MAC motherboard is not a good test. It is not like for like.
A better test would be to compare speeds using the wireless connection on both devices. If they are similar, the issue is in the ethernet adapter or dock, not Windows.

When you say you updated your drivers did you do so manually or using Dell's update tool. Did you also update your bios. New bios released on 2/16/26 New wifi and usb/dock ethernet drivers released 3/6/26.
If you have Dell Command Update installed on your system, I suggest you use that to keep drivers and bios updated..
 

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I have the same problem and I'm looking for a solution since a while myself.
 

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TairikuOkami said:
The problem might be Windows default settings and it's network "optimizations".

SpeedGuide.net :: TCP Optimizer / Downloads

www.speedguide.net www.speedguide.net
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Edit - seems I spoke too soon... this worked for the Intel NUC for a short while and now its reverted back to how it was? , the Dell Laptop I only get around 300-500mbps download even after applying the same changes. Using "Optimal" on the tool and change all adapters selected.
 
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glasskuter said:
Looking at that device specs it appears it does not have a built in ethernet port but uses either a dock or usb ethernet adapter. Comparing either of thoses connection types to what you get if you are using a lan port built onto your MAC motherboard is not a good test. It is not like for like.
A better test would be to compare speeds using the wireless connection on both devices. If they are similar, the issue is in the ethernet adapter or dock, not Windows.

When you say you updated your drivers did you do so manually or using Dell's update tool. Did you also update your bios. New bios released on 2/16/26 New wifi and usb/dock ethernet drivers released 3/6/26.
If you have Dell Command Update installed on your system, I suggest you use that to keep drivers and bios updated..
Click to expand...
Hence why I tested on 2 windows devices as well and got the same result as each other. I tried both manual and Dell command. The laptop is FULLY up to date both Windows/Hardware/Drivers/Bios etc.
 

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D3LL said:
Hence why I tested on 2 windows devices as well and got the same result as each other.
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No matter whether devices are Windows or Mac, the test would be valid only if using the same ethernet adapter. Did you use the usb ethernet adapter on all the devices you tested with?
 

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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    Logitech wired
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    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
glasskuter said:
No matter whether devices are Windows or Mac, the test would be valid only if using the same ethernet adapter. Did you use the usb ethernet adapter on all the devices you tested with?
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Yes I tried both USB A and USBC Ethernet adapters on both and tried the onboard on the Intel NUC as well. Same results.
 

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Dell
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Did you try comparing speeds when connecting using wireless as I suggested?

I am assuming you are also performing these speed tests using the same ethernet cable AND router port. If not, eliminate both the cable and router port being the problem.

Only other things I would know to try is reset network adapters to see if it makes a difference. Do this while connecteed to USB adapter. Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Though I can't for the life of me think how it would have anything to do with this paticular issue, you can also reset network components using @FreeBooter attached batch file. Run it as administrator.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    500w
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    MT
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
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    PC/Desktop
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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
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    32 gb
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    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
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    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
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    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
glasskuter said:
Did you try comparing speeds when connecting using wireless as I suggested?

I am assuming you are also performing these speed tests using the same ethernet cable AND router port. If not, eliminate both the cable and router port being the problem.

Only other things I would know to try is reset network adapters to see if it makes a difference. Do this while connecteed to USB adapter. Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Though I can't for the life of me think how it would have anything to do with this paticular issue, you can also reset network components using @FreeBooter attached batch file. Run it as administrator.
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Yes it happens on both wired and wireless. It's being throttled. But I can't seem to find what could be doing it.
 

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You need to look at your Router for items like QoS, Traffic controls, Access controls.

Other things like Internet traffic routing, capacity and the same for the Speed Test sites are things you have no control over.

Therefore for testing parts of the system you need to test Ethernet ports methodically be they Native or USB adapters.
As far as your Ethernet ports/USB adapters are concerned better to test on the Local Network, more consistency. Record results in a coherent manner.

e.g. One device, test Ethernet port and the various USB adapters on one USB port with the Local Network.
 

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Helmut said:
You need to look at your Router for items like QoS, Traffic controls, Access controls.

Other things like Internet traffic routing, capacity and the same for the Speed Test sites are things you have no control over.

Therefore for testing parts of the system you need to test Ethernet ports methodically be they Native or USB adapters.
As far as your Ethernet ports/USB adapters are concerned better to test on the Local Network, more consistency. Record results in a coherent manner.

e.g. One device, test Ethernet port and the various USB adapters on one USB port with the Local Network.
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It's not the router throttling it... As mentioned I have tried it at various locations direct to the fiber circuit. With my mac book it achieves full speed, however this windows laptop doesn't....
 

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Intel Core Ultra 5
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Dell
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16GB
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D3LL said:
It's not the router throttling it... As mentioned I have tried it at various locations direct to the fiber circuit. With my mac book it achieves full speed, however this windows laptop doesn't....
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Simple test to confirm if it is windows related or not, copy a large size file (say 2-3GB+ like a windows install ISO) over local network between this laptop & another device connected via 1gbps Ethernet to same router. If you see ~100MB/s speeds then issue is with windows doing something with internet/non-local traffic else it is due to something hardware related over which windows has no control.
 

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