Assistance with Network Unmanaged Switch
Assistance with Network Unmanaged Switch
I'm new to networking stuff, so please forgive any unclear words. My ISP AT&T fiber just upgraded the gateway/modem. It only has three Ethernet ports, so I connected an unmanaged switch. The problem is that whatever I plug into the switch only gets about 100Mbps, even though my internet is 1000Mbps and the same cables work fine with the new modem. All my devices—like my Plex PC and Xbox—work normally when connected to the switch. After restarting both devices and the modem, it still doesn't reach full speed. I thought the switch was rated for 5Gbps (5 1/10/100Mbps), but that seems low. Could someone suggest what might be wrong or how to fix this? Thanks in advance—I usually don’t post online, but Reddit and searches didn’t help much.
This means that the top speed for any one port is 100Mbps, so you won't be able to get faster than that. You'll need to upgrade to a switch that supports gigabit/1Gbps/1000Mbps ports. I'm assuming you're in the US. If so... Here's the cheapest I can find from a brand I've never heard of - $9.89 after 10% off offer - https://www.amazon.com/ienRon-Ports-Giga...B0BR8YDFRK Here's the cheapest I can find from a well-known brand - $15.99 after $2 off offer - https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter...B00A128S24
You purchased a 100mbps switch, which is surprising how long such devices last. The 5Gbps rating refers to overall performance across all ports simultaneously, making it less useful here. For a switch with 1Gbps ports, you're safe. Check out this link: https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Unmanage...001QUA6R0/
We need more details about your setup. Did you confirm you have a verified 1Gbps connection through a speed test? Also, clarify whether the modem ports automatically adjust to that speed or if they're fixed at a lower rate. Understanding this will help us interpret the data correctly.
My internet connection is 1 Gigabit, offering 1000Mbps both ways. Speed tests show consistent performance on my PC, Xbox, Plex PC, and my wife's PC when connected directly to the modem. When using a network switch instead, speeds drop to roughly 90-100Mbps across all devices. I’m puzzled by this change because the switch is rated for 5Gbps per port, not 1Gbps. I don’t expect direct 1GBps per port, but 100Mbps feels quite limited, especially with Xbox Game Pass and frequent game downloads. My Plex server also handles high-resolution 4K Blu-ray streams (75-100+Mbps), which seems to be the bottleneck. I’m not trying to be unhelpful; just confused about what’s limiting my speed in this setup. Thanks for all the advice so far!
It looks like you're asking about the performance characteristics of your network setup. Clarify whether you're interested in the actual data transfer rates or the negotiated speeds between your switch and NIC. Let me know if you'd like details on how these speeds are determined or what factors might affect them.
Connecting your router's LAN port to the unmanaged switch (TP-Link TL-SG105) — have you attempted linking this cable to the switch's port 1?