Check your network interface settings on the device.
Check your network interface settings on the device.
Hi everyone. I have some questions. If every device in my home network uses Gigabit Ethernet (cables included), but one device—like a wireless router acting as an access point—is using Fast-Ethernet, how will the rest of the network function? Will everything run smoothly at Gigabit-Ethernet or only after the wireless router? Also, if I expand the network with more switches, could my ISP’s speed be shared among all devices? Thanks in advance. P.S. Any advice would be appreciated.
Fast Ethernet performs worse than GbE, and once that limit is reached, further devices will be restricted to those speeds. Bandwidth can be shared, but prioritization exists—such as for VoIP calls—which gets more bandwidth if configured properly and your router allows it.
Wireless router limits performance to around 100mbit/s. XBOXONE and TV2 will each get up to 100mbit/s from the ISP. If both connect, they share the bandwidth—possibly splitting it roughly, like 50mbit/s each for simplicity. For a PS4 to modem, traffic stays high at up to 1000mbit/s since it bypasses the FE ports. ISP speed is divided among devices (e.g., 50mbps total for four devices on a 50mbps connection gives 12.5mbps per device). How the ISP bandwidth is allocated depends on router or switch settings, and you can configure priorities for your PC versus other gadgets.