A new ISP speed is being reduced by my router.
A new ISP speed is being reduced by my router.
I favor using a wired connection from my ISP's router to my desktops. Their router only has one 10baseT output connector, so I route through a switch. If I connect one workstation directly into their router, I receive full advertised speed—950 mb/sec according to speedtest.net—but when going through the switch, it drops to around 100 mb/sec. I've tested several switches including Netgear ProSAFE FS105, GOALAKE POE104D, and a NORTEL BES 120-48T-PWR. Is this typical? Should I invest in an expensive switch? One of my workstations has WI-FI, and I get about 250 mb/sec when using it. Thanks for any help. Jim
Are you certain it's 10baseT? That's just 10Mbps. Which router model are you using?
It's RJ-45 but I'm not entirely sure, I'm pretty old and only know 10baseT. The router is very modern since I'm getting 950 Mb/s to the computer directly. I'll test another cable with the switch.
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