Zyxel USG 200 Bandwith limitation

Monald
Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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Hi, I recently switched to a better internet connection, from 20Mb down/3Mb up to a 400Mb/150Mb. My problem is that if I use the ISP router bypassing my Zyxel USG 200 I get in my speedtests 400Mb/150Mb, but if i try using my Zyxel as normal I get 110Mb/15Mb. Does someone know if there is some sort of limitation? Or anyone had ever had the same problem?

Thanks

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  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 1,627  Zyxel Employee
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    Hi @Monald ,

    Could you share with us details about your two scenarios: "the ISP router bypassing my Zyxel USG 200" and "using my Zyxel as normal" regarding:

    • The topology - how did you connect the devices?
    • The test method - which tools did you use, how did you conduct the tests, and could you share screenshots of the test results?
    • Have you enabled any Security services on the USG FLEX 200?

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  • Monald
    Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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    edited December 20

    Hi,

    Scenario 1: LAN1 of my ISP router is connected with WAN1 of my Zyxel and port 3 (LAN2) of my Zyxel is connected to a switch.

    Scenario 2: LAN1 of my ISP router is connected directly to the switch without using the Zyxel.

    I've used ookla speedtest for my tests. At the Moment I don't have any screenshot, but I remember the results:

    In scenario 1: I have 110Mb down and 17/20Mb up

    In scenario 2: I have 350/400Mb down / 100/150Mb up.

    I didn't have set any security services (as I know), because I didn't set up the first time, but I've searched everywhere. The last thing that I can try is formatting it.

    Thanks

  • Monald
    Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/72957#Comment_72957

    Hi @Zyxel_Judy

    Sorry for the double ping. Can you please tell me where could be those Security services? Because I searched everywhere but maybe I didn't notice it. Thansk

  • PeterUK
    PeterUK Posts: 3,459  Guru Member
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    This is the old USG 200 not FLEX 200? so likely hardware limit but its odd your upload speed is slow…

    Can you try double NAT with your ISP router.

  • Monald
    Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/72978#Comment_72978

    Hi @PeterUK

    I've checked and the port says 1000MB full duplex. I believed that the port was 100MB but it's says that is 1G. But yes it's the old USG 200

  • Monald
    Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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    Sorry,but what do you mean with "Double NAT with your ISP router"?

  • Xydocq
    Xydocq Posts: 22  Freshman Member
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    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/72980#Comment_72980

    Hi @Monald

    Your Zywall USG200 has 1Gbit/s ports on the WAN side. SPI Firewall Throughput is 250Mbit/s and UTM Throughput is 40Mbit/s.

    In order to make use of the full speed you would need at least a new USG Flex 100 or a USG Flex 200.

    I use a USG Flex 200 on a 2.5Gbit/s connection and I get a max download of 850 t0 900Mbit/s. I wasn't asked if I wanted the 2.5Gbit/s I was updated from a 600Mbit/s plan. But their lower plan doesn't offer what I am looking for. So I am stuck, as you are, with a connection faster then what my appliance can handle. My Lan is 1Gbit/s so I don't have the need to upgrade the USG Flex 200.

  • PeterUK
    PeterUK Posts: 3,459  Guru Member
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    edited December 20
    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/72982#Comment_72982

    Maybe your doing it without knowing? if you USG WAN interfaces gets a IP 192.168.xxx.xxx then your Double NAT, if you get a IP on the interface like shown on whats my IP then your not Double NAT which is best. Just wanted to see if Double NAT made a difference which it shouldn't.

    But as your on old USG 200 thats likely the reason why you can't go faster even with 1Gb ports

  • Monald
    Monald Posts: 7  Freshman Member
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    https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/comment/72992#Comment_72992

    Hi,

    Yes I get the IP from my ISP router. I've also put the ISP router in DMZ state. So I'll need to buy a newer router. What do you suggets?

  • PeterUK
    PeterUK Posts: 3,459  Guru Member
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    I would think the FLEX100/200 H would do

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