Very slow ethernet connection

DJBite · October 10, 2018 at 4:49 PM

I noticed how slow my internet connection is on the Formuler Z7+, so I dug around on the forum and did the following:

I put a static IP address of 192.168.1.102 and also put this as an "Bind IP to MAC" in my router. But I can't cat past 25Mbps download on the Formuler using Speedtest.net. However, I do get my max of 40 Mbps upload?!

I've got a 400 / 40 Mb and if I do the same speed check on my PC, I do get between 350 and 400 Mbps down and over 40 Mbps up. I have a Draytek router, which has a true 800 Mbps throughput.

Please tell me how I can improve the download speed, because I am not able to watch 1080P movies/series, without buffer issues.

Mevi · October 10, 2018 at 9:23 PM

That's really weird,

I also had slow speed on my box, changed to static ip and now it's all good.

I'm now getting speed on the box 80-90Mbps.

Ragu · October 11, 2018 at 12:22 PM

Mevi is right changing to static ip will help but max you will get is 95mbps due to the ethernet limits of 100mbps they cheaped out. If they had a giga bit ethernet you would get whatever your ISP can dish you up to 1000mbps

W3 antenna will get you about 200-400 mbps down

DJBite · October 12, 2018 at 4:17 AM

Quote from Ragu

Mevi is right changing to static ip will help but max you will get is 95mbps due to the ethernet limits of 100mbps they cheaped out. If they had a giga bit ethernet you would get whatever your ISP can dish you up to 1000mbps

W3 antenna will get you about 200-400 mbps down

I understand, I'm never able to get my full download speed with the 100 Mbit ethernet connector, but I don't even pass the 15 - 20 Mbit speed, which is much less then the 80 - 90 Mbps I should be able to get. I'm starting to wonder if the ethernet connector is faulty or something....

Mevi · October 12, 2018 at 12:29 PM

How about wifi, what speed do you get there?

DJBite · October 13, 2018 at 5:25 PM

First of all; thank you for your efforts to help me out!

I tried it with wifi and that sticks at 15Mbps download, but also around 40Mbps upload. Wired with a static IP of 202 (I was hoping that a higher number would solve the problem) at the end won't surpass 20-25 Mbps.

I even swapped the router for another Draytek 2130n router, but that didn't do anything either.

I tried the cable stuck in the same port of the router in the PC and get a 370-380 Mbps, so both the cable and port of the router are not the bottle neck as such.

What I find interesting is that my upload speed in these tests is a constant of 40 Mbps, which is my maximum?!

So the ethernet connector is able to have a throughput of at least 40Mbps. But somehow not doing it with the download side. Really weird (and frustrating)

PS I found that after I tested with wifi, it stayed connected as well, so I did a "forget" to make sure the connection was wired only.

I really hope I will be able to solve this issue fast, so I am able to watch the 1080P movies and series via my "IP provider"

Bobbybacala · October 14, 2018 at 7:45 AM

Quote from Mevi

That's really weird,

I also had slow speed on my box, changed to static ip and now it's all good.

I'm now getting speed on the box 80-90Mbps.

Im having the same problem how do I switch to static IP?

Mevi · October 14, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Quote from Bobbybacala

Im having the same problem how do I switch to static IP?

You can switch to static by going to your network settings for WiFi or Ethernet and switching from Automatic (DHCP) to Manual.

Robbie · October 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM

I have done speed test 20 times in a row for all weekend in the evenings. Speed is always 93-94 up and the same down. Put to static ip

and im wired to the router.

If i put wi-fi on i get 14-15mbps down and around 30mbps up and all other equipment and i got a few got atleast 150 mbps down and near 100 up.

This ethernet connector on this box is not working good and its sold as a premium box.

So i suffering anyway from buffering sometimes not every 5 minutes but from now and then.

swap Chanel and the three indicators become blue instant.

Doesnt matter if i do 10 times in a row its always 3 blue indicators.

Have been doing maybe 60-70 speed test and always the same result around 94-94 up and down.

Start wondering if its a bug in mytvonline app?

Has anyone a solution?

seanns32 · October 14, 2018 at 8:19 PM

Are you saying your Formuler box is wired to the router and you’re ‘only’ getting 93-94 down? If so, nothing is wrong. The box has a 100mbps lan port so the most you should see is in the low 90s

Robbie · October 14, 2018 at 10:09 PM

Yes i have max speed wired but it should not start buffering or am i wrong?

But wi-fi is horrible on this box so i cant even test the box in wi-fi mode all other equipment i have on wi-fi is 150 mbps or above down and around 94 mbps upp.

Mytvonline must have a bug?

When the buffering starts the 3 indicators become blank but like i said always 3 blue indicators as soon you can see them or when i swap channels 20 times in a row.

seanns32 · October 15, 2018 at 4:34 AM

Buffering can happen for a number of reasons.

Why not get a USB to Ethernet adapter instead of using Ethernet port? Maybe that will help. I use one and I have almost no buffering

Robbie · October 15, 2018 at 6:42 AM

Ok i tried a lot of stuff one of them was to try it on a computer and it work without any buffering.

Where can i buy one and wich usb to ethernet adapter to choose?

seanns32 · October 15, 2018 at 6:52 PM

I bought this one, the formuler box has the necessary drivers to ensure it works properly.

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Unibody-…zDNL&ref=plSrch

Robbie · October 15, 2018 at 11:30 PM

I bought one lets see if its gets better.

Mevi · October 16, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Quote from seanns32

I bought this one, the formuler box has the necessary drivers to ensure it works properly.

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Unibody-…zDNL&ref=plSrch

What speed are you getting through the USB ethernet adapter?

seanns32 · October 16, 2018 at 5:28 PM

Well I only do a simple internet speed test and I get my full 120mbps down which I pay for. BUT, I’m not performing a more accurate lan test (ie speeds between two devices on my network) which might provide more insight.

Lucky133 · October 17, 2018 at 12:15 AM

try at ethernet settings to change dns server to 9.9.9.9

And restart.

Or change dns to 8.8.8.8

And restart.

Also shut down then the wifi on the box.

Als set in mytvonline at settings the HLS option to normal and buffer 3 seconds.

Let me know my friend.

lillypad_33 · October 19, 2018 at 6:14 PM

Could even try 1.1.1.1 as dns address.....

kole · December 30, 2018 at 6:56 PM

Which Dns is faster... 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 ?

seanns32 · December 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM

Both are great and speeds will vary based on your location. Basically, you can't go wrong with either.

richug31 · January 4, 2019 at 9:56 AM

Hello, I understood that by changing the DNS I could improve the reception with my formuler Z7 +.

When I manually modify my DNS on the formuler, it goes into static address and I no longer have access to the Internet. My ISP does not seem to allow static addresses.

Do you have an opinion?