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Steggily2 · 14-09-2012, 13:03

How is your system configured?

I had the same problem after being upgraded to the 100mb connection, until I realized that the router I was using was rated at 100mb/s. I upgraded to a Gigabit router and Cat5e cables and now I can regularly achieve 100mb/s.

I seem to remember that all traffic across any Ethernet connection will introduce overheads (which will not be measured by the speed tests), reducing the quoted speed.

I am sure some of the more knowledgeable people on this site may be able to confirm this.

14-09-2012, 13:03	#11
Steggily2 cf.member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Virgin capping 100mb users@85mb? How is your system configured? I had the same problem after being upgraded to the 100mb connection, until I realized that the router I was using was rated at 100mb/s. I upgraded to a Gigabit router and Cat5e cables and now I can regularly achieve 100mb/s. I seem to remember that all traffic across any Ethernet connection will introduce overheads (which will not be measured by the speed tests), reducing the quoted speed. I am sure some of the more knowledgeable people on this site may be able to confirm this.