Connection speed is restricted on the network.
Connection speed is restricted on the network.
Hello, I'm having some trouble understanding this. Networking isn't my area of expertise, so I think consulting someone with more experience would help. Let me summarize what I know. I use a Nighthawk X4 as my main router, paired with a TP-Link switch. I moved the router to a different room, and everything seemed fine—devices were running at full speed. The router's cable now shows an orange color on the switch, suggesting it might be being throttled. Only my home phone and computer are getting decent speeds, while other devices are averaging around 40 Mbps. When I plugged in the old cable from before the move, the router still showed white, but my computer only got 40 Mbps. I'm wondering if the color code doesn't matter as long as it matches on both ends of the cable, or if all cables need to be identical for proper performance. Could you clarify this?
1 green white 2 green 3 orange white 4 blue 5 blue white 6 orange 7 brown white 8 brown
Swap the green and orange pairs on one side.
Crossover cables are used to link devices directly, bypassing switches or routers. The orientation you described refers to how the cable is positioned when connected, typically from the bottom to the top of the adapter.
Examining the side of the plug with the contacts confirms this. Crossover is intended for linking two clients together. Ensure 568A or 568B is used on both ends when connecting a PC to network equipment.
The setup of 568B on your router-to-switch connection appears valid. It’s a standard Ethernet cable configuration.