What might slow down my Internet connection -5Mb/s ?

I have tried everything with my ISP - no matter what speed they give me, I achieve 5 Mbits/s less. (Please don't ask me if I have any downloads running, if I' watching TV / movies...)
I am clueless...

What type of computer, what type of router, what type of isp, DSL or Fiber optic cable?
Router or plugged straight into ethernet cord? How far form router?
What does Airport Utility.app say ?
All these things make a difference.
How old is the router? Does it support 802.11n, and what about 5GHz band. You should be able to talk to the router with your AirportUtility.app
and make some adjustments. 2.4GHz will travel farther but 5GHz is faster.
Of course the new ones offer simultaneous dual-band support. This may just be the Extreme however?.
Router placement makes a difference experiment. YOu can see more by option click on the menulet in upper right.
You are still going to be limited by your DSL/cable provider, there is always some lose and downstream sharing.
hope this help.

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