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Lucienw
Feb 05, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 10 limits Wi-Fi download speeds to 6MB/s, though hotspots function normally.
When connected to Wi-Fi, the computer’s download speed is limited to 6MB/s (even with multiple tasks), but network speed tests appear normal. A phone connected to the same Wi-Fi achieves full speed. ...
Keikoe
Feb 25, 2026Copper Contributor
Your issue sounds like a network throttling or configuration problem specific to your computer's Wi-Fi connection, especially since other devices and speed tests show normal speeds, but your PC is limited to about 6MB/s.