Should link speed (in pc network settings) match the speed you're buying from your ISP? - eviltoast
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    1 year ago

    If you only have a few devices, you’re overpaying if your main PC link speed is significantly below your ISPs claimed speed.

    Here’s how I get link speeds on Windows:

    wmic nic where netEnabled=true get name, speed
    
    powershell "Get-NetAdapter | select interfaceDescription, name, status, linkSpeed"
    

    If you run a CAT5E/CAT6 ethernet cable from your PC to your router, you should see a link speed of 1000000000 (same as 1000Mbps or 1Gbps).