Router-ISP Speed issue

[mglakner]

New to the forum:

I just upgraded my internet to 250 Megabit Fiber. i've always had 100mb or less. The guy comes to install and tests my line and its well over 250, i saw the reading.

My router is a Linksys EA6500 which is an older model, but still gigabit rated ethernet, but when I test, I can only get 80-90 megabit down/up from the ISP. I understand that the "Gigabit" in gigabit router is LAN transfer speeds, but i've always assumed it also could theroetically handle gigabit ISP speeds. What determines WAN speed or max incoming ISP internet connection?

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
I am full duplex on everything, I am testing hardwired with high quality Cat6 cable (6 foot) to a full Duplex Macbook pro

I know i need a new router, my question is what specification do i need to look for online to know if the new router can handle over 250mb internet speeds? I know almost all of them have gigabit LAN transfer speeds, but what do you look for to know if it can handle like a gigabit internet connection if i were to ever upgrade?

I hope that question makes sense.

 

[12th Monkey]

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[Friesiansam]

It looks to me. like you have an old router not designed for high speed FTTP broadband. I think you need to update and, make sure the replacement is specified for VDSL.