Connecting to a 100 Mbps LAN port can boost speeds to around 500 Mbps.
Connecting to a 100 Mbps LAN port can boost speeds to around 500 Mbps.
Yes, using two cables that match in specifications and brand is possible, even if they have the same port on a different router.
link speed is 100/100 mbps. I haven’t tested a different cable yet. I’m planning to try it later since it means disconnecting my PC and moving it to my roommate’s room. Regarding the broken cable, my LAN cable sometimes drops unexpectedly and I have to reinsert it to get back online. I’ll consider swapping the cable.
It seems the cable is broken. Swapping it with your roommate might fix it, or you may need to purchase a replacement.
Test each other's cables and router ports. If you achieve maximum speed with their cable while yours is capped at 100 megabits, the cable may be faulty. (Gigabit Ethernet requires all four wire pairs for compliance, whereas 10/100 only needs two.) If you maintain 100 megabits and they reach full speed with your setup, the problem lies in your computer's configuration.
Your network card might be stuck at 100 mbps due to errors in transmission or reception, poor cable quality, or faulty connectors. A bad cable or disconnected pins can cause this issue. For 100 mbps, only four wires need to connect properly, while 1 gbps requires all eight wires and pins to be in contact. You could test with another cable first. Sometimes a broken wire or loose plug pin can disrupt the signal. If that doesn't help, visually inspect the network jacks—ensure all eight pins are aligned and flexible. In rare cases, aggressive insertion might force pins out of place, causing interference. Use tweezers or a thin object to gently adjust pins until they sit correctly in their slots.