Can an Internet cord effect the speed of DSL internet?

Question

We have two computers hooked up to a DSL verizon modem both by means of internet cords. One of the longer cords connected to the slow internet computers is mangeled. While the internet which is fast is directly connected to the modem. Both computers have up-to-date anti-virus and spy ware programs. I have tested the mangled cord on the other computer, while it is a little slow, it is no where as slow as the other computer... So I am asking if the cord can affect the internet speed? I thought if it was the cord, the internet would not work at all... Thanks for any help

Answer 1

The data running through the cords is running at 100 mbs, and that is fast. If the cord is frayed or mangled, it may affect it's ability to carry data at that speed as it could be allowing outside interference. Interference, such as from electricity, radio waves, and other signals floating through the air, could cause a high number errors which slows down the data. I suggest replacing that cord with a new CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 Ethernet cord. It will likely improve the Internet performance for that slower computer.

Answer 2

Cords can cause problems with connection and speed...

It sounds like you have successfully tested the cord on both computers, and your results still show one slower than the other...

I would suggest that you replace the cord with the shortest cord needed to reach the computer that still looks/fits good. Also, other issues that may play a factor would be the computers processor, ram size, availbale hard drive space, and current running programs in the background.

Great job testing the cord and knowing to use the anti-virus and spy ware programs - this will defeinatly cause issues - so nice work!

One other issue that may cause this would be windows updates needed on the slower computer.

Another issue may be the ethernet card that the wire plugs into. Perhaps the data transfer amount is lower on the slower computer.

To check your internet connection speeds:

On each computer:
Go to "Network places" then "Network connections"
Right click the internet connection and select "properties"
This will display the speed of upstream and downstream connection. The stream should be around 100Mbps

Also, if the router/modem is set to provide information to one computer before the other, this may result in slower speed for the secondary computer, especially if someone is using the primary connection.

Good Luck, I am sure you will figure this out and correct the issue.

PS: use a new CAT5 or CAT6 ethernet cable when you purchase the wire ;-)

Answer 3

If it is an ethernet cable no, because the cord is fiber optics. Meaning it is the fastest. It depends on your modem, router connection. Use a RG6 cable cord for your modem for the fastest results.

Answer 4

Dj_Shajan has an impressive answer. you could also favor to periodically reboot your router, fantastically once you're operating a Linksys router, maximum quite, the "FON" version. Regardless, with better than one computing device operating off a similar connection, you would possibly want to be using a router that has LAN ports, and connect each and every computing gadget by ability of LAN.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I recommend you replace the "mangled" wire, and replace it with the shortest one that will reach.

Answer 7

no not mine