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hws52
Reel Rookie
3 years ago

Slow wired {ethernet} connection with both Ultra and Premium+ Roku

I just upgraded from 100mbps to 500 mbps internet.  All three of my Roku's have always tested at 85-95 mbps previously.  Since upbrading my internet the tested speed on the Roku's has not changed, still between 85-95.  Testing my speed on my pc's is 460+ mbps and wireless is at 300+ mbps.  Although I dont have a streaming problem with the Roku I'm just wondering if this is a Roku hardware limitation or something else.

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  • makaiguy's avatar
    makaiguy
    Community Streaming Expert

    Your suspicion is correct.  Roku uses "Fast Ethernet" 10/100 Mbps ports, not "Gigabit Ethernet" 10/100/1000 Mbps ports.  High 80's/Low 90's is about all you can squeeze out of a 100 Mbps connection.  This is more than adequate for streaming a single stream at a time over the internet.

  • AvsGunnar's avatar
    AvsGunnar
    Community Streaming Expert

    hws52 

    The Roku devices (when wired/using ethernet) are capable of Fast Ethernet. (max transmission rates 100 mbps).

    If you connect wirelessly/wifi to your Ultra and other ethernet capable Roku devices, you should see the higher speeds of your new internet reflected. (Settings/Network/Check Connection)

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    As a sidenote, assuming you meant Premiere+ (4630), rather than Premium+.