Why is the internet speed on my Apple TV 4 faster on wifi than ethernet?

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Why is the internet speed on my Apple TV 4 faster on wifi than ethernet?

Hello,

I have an Apple TV 4. I tested my internet speed using the device's SpeedTest app. When I connect Apple TV to my router with an ethernet cable (5e), my download speed is 45 Mbps. When I disconnect the ethernet cable and use wifi, the download speed is 89 Mbps. Can someone explain why this might be? It should be the reverse.

Thanks,
Ryan

Posted on May 4, 2016 3:51 PM

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Diana.McCall

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May 5, 2016 3:03 AM in response to stephen.dedalus

Hello,

I think this may be due to the ATV 4 ethernet port being only 10/100 Mbps. Your WiFi network is probably giving speed greater than 100 Mbps, allowing a faster data rate.

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