Check the switch for any signs of malfunction or damage.
Check the switch for any signs of malfunction or damage.
Sup, I checked my main modem's speedtest and it's still hitting full gigabit download and upload. But when I run it through my PC via two switches, the speed drops to 383/983. Could those external switches be failing and need replacing? I'm not sure how long an 8-port unmanaged switch typically lasts. Thanks.
It could actually be a problem on the speedtest server side, since speeds in the 300 range often hit a bottleneck. For unmanaged switches, they typically last until they fail. As long as you're not noticing lost packets, they seem to be in good shape.
It's common to notice individual ports dropping before total failure. If a port acts odd, switch it out. You might also run an iperf test on the other side of the network to check if the client can transfer data at full speed. This could confirm or rule out your LAN as the problem.