Bandwitdh problems

[水]

So today I restored my laptop but now my internet badwidth is really bad, I should be getting around 2.3mbps for games and such but only getting about 400kbps, now when i unplug it it goes up to 1.6mbps, Does anybody have an idea whats going on here?

[chiefputsa☒lag]

download/install latest chipset drivers (LAN/WLAN drivers) and reboot.

[Azza ☠]

You restored a laptop? Therefore it is most likely redownloading all the service pack / updates? Maybe even downloading steam games, etc. Therefore if that's set to automatic download, it would be drinking a large percentage of the network bandwidth till complete or cancelled...

[水]

I downloaded every service pack/update i needed before i did anything else, as far as i can see CS:GO is the only thing being downloaded.

[L0WHAWK]

you may need to open a port on the router.
This is common with people on Console's having lag, etc..
Same concept for you on the laptop..
http://portforward.com

[水]

Okay but could somebody explain to me why my internet only goes to maximum download when my laptop is unplugged from the charger cable?

[L0WHAWK]

charger? As in the power supply??

[水]

Yes, as in the power supply, the cord the cord i plug into my laptop to charge it or keep it at max performance for gaming.

[L0WHAWK]

as wierd as this may sound. I googled your problem, and on quite a few forums, it was mentioned to try a different electrical outlet. This seemed to solve the issue with a few people..
Other than that, as far as I can see from my friend Google, it could be a possible malware... I'm at a loss for anything else.. Hince me askin Google. :P

[水]

I tried the all my outlets lol, nothing seemed to changed, Im going to do a full scan see to see if any sort of bug pops up. Otherwise im calling tech tommorow, Thanks for looking around.

[_I_]

the power supply could be interfering with the wireless
try with a cable and see if the speeds are better

[Alchemist79]

Your probably switching to power saving mode when you unplug your pc. Check your advanced settings.

[水]

I looked at my setting as they are set to max performance when un plugged/plugged in. Not understanding why its doing this.

[_I_]

check the wireless connection properties, see if its dropping the connection speed

[水]

Could it be a hardware issue? im getting signal its just not at full when i have it plugged in.

[L0WHAWK]

Get a Tin can or something metal to shield your power source from the wireless reciever in the laptop.. Sounds wierd, but if you have a good signal with wireless without the power plugged in, then try to see if a shield will help... It is ghetto, but may work.. Also as stated by others try and run a hard line and see if that keeps the connection strong with it plugged in..

As a shield, even a pringles can, split open surrounding the power line, could deflect any radical flowing energy particals..