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How to Increase Ethernet Speed on Windows 10: Best Tricks
Look out for VPN, proxy, malware or outdated drivers
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Updated onSeptember 26, 2024
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Today we’ll walk you through some tried and tested tricks to increase the Ethernet speed on your Windows 10 PC. Now, as a rule of thumb, LAN isfaster than WiFi, but there’s always room for improvement.
Good system maintenance as well as a few smart tweaks in the settings will go a long way when it comes to speed.
How do I speed up my Ethernet connection in Windows 10?
Before we start, power cycle your router/ modem. Also, try using a different port and use a good cable. In our experience, Cat-6 cable are extremely reliable.
If you’re still having trouble, follow the steps below to make Ethernet faster:
1. Update your operating system
2. Update your network drivers
Alternatively, you canupdate your driversby downloading them directly from the manufacturer’s website. However, if you do this, you have to be extra careful not to install a mismatched version.
To avoid that and speed up the process you can use an automated driver updater such as PC Helpsoft’s The program will scan your system for outdated, missing, or broken drivers and then fix them.
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3. Disable or uninstall the VPN/Proxy
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SelectProxyin the left pane, and then disable all the options on the right.
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Restart the PC and your ethernet should be faster now.
Thebest VPN for your Windows 10 PCshould have proven security, a decent number of servers, and a well-established privacy policy
4. Disable Windows Auto-Tuning Feature
According to might, you should be able to fix slow LAN speed in Windows 10 simply by disabling theReceive Window Auto-Tuning Levelfeature. In case this doesn’t work, head to the following method.
5. Disable Large Send Offload (LSO)
If you’re experiencing slow LAN speed on your Windows 10 PC, the issue might be theLarge Send Offloadfeature.
Some users also reported that they fixed the problem simply by disabling theAutomatically deactivate Gigabitoption, so be sure to try that as well.
Keep in mind that not all network adapters support this feature, so if you can’t find it, it means that your adapter probably doesn’t help either.
6. Change your DNS settings
If you’re getting slow LAN speed in Windows 10, there might be aproblem with the DNS. This issue is usually related to your ISP and its DNS, but you can always change your DNS.
You can use Google’s Public DNS addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, OpenDNS addresses 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220, or other DNS addresses.
Google also offers the following IPv6 public DNS servers: 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::884.
7. Change duplex settings
According to users, sometimes you might experience slow LAN speed in Windows 10 due to the duplex settings, and modifying the value should fix it.
8. Disable IPv6
Because IPv6 is a newer IP version, some systems, apps and networks may not be fully compatible with it.
To fix the problem, users recommend disabling the IPv6 feature entirely. After disabling this feature, check if the slow LAN speed in Windows 10 issue is resolved. If not, head to the following method.
9. Enable the QoS feature
If you feel that Windows 10 Ethernet speed is limited, you might be able to solve the problem by enabling the QoS feature on your router.
This feature is in charge of limiting your network speed, and a couple of users reported that the issue was resolved after enabling QoS on their router.
To do this, you need to open your router’s configuration page and enable QoS. We must mention that QoS is an advanced feature, so it might require some configuration before you can properly use it.
It’s also worth noting that this feature might not be available on your router. So be sure to check your router’s instruction manual for more information
10. Refresh or reset your OS
Refreshing Windowscan help you eliminate various issues behind slow LAN speed in Windows 10. The process will take time, but it should work for most.
If it doesn’t, resetting Windows to its factory settings would do the trick, as long as it’s a software-related issue. However, when you reset the OS, all the stored files, installed apps, and configured settings would be lost. So, make sure you try it as a last resort.
Why is my Ethernet speed so slow?
Ethernet is typically slow when the cable or ethernet port on your router/PC is damaged. Out of date network drivers as well as pending updates on your OS may also be at fault.
Besides, configuredDNS servers, third-party apps, firewalls, Proxy, and misconfigured network settings likely cause slow LAN speed in Windows 10.
This concludes our guide on how to speed up Ethernet on a Windows 10 PC. Let us know which tips worked best for you. And if you have any questions or additional tips and tricks, feel free to leave a comment.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
