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Ethernet operates at 100Mbps rather than 1Gbps

Ethernet operates at 100Mbps rather than 1Gbps

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Milinia56
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10-22-2025, 07:28 AM
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Sometimes my connection drops to 100Mbps instead of the expected 1000Mbps. Usually I try using other ports until it stabilizes at 1000Mbps, but it still resets back to 100Mbps occasionally. Could be a faulty cable or port issue?
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Milinia56
10-22-2025, 07:28 AM #1

Sometimes my connection drops to 100Mbps instead of the expected 1000Mbps. Usually I try using other ports until it stabilizes at 1000Mbps, but it still resets back to 100Mbps occasionally. Could be a faulty cable or port issue?

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Admiralfiggins
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11-10-2025, 09:48 PM
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I suspect the cable might be faulty.
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Admiralfiggins
11-10-2025, 09:48 PM #2

I suspect the cable might be faulty.

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Mollypawz
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11-17-2025, 04:38 AM
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It could be a faulty cable or a broken connection at the end.
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Mollypawz
11-17-2025, 04:38 AM #3

It could be a faulty cable or a broken connection at the end.

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Supermannen00
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11-17-2025, 11:16 PM
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I’ve attached the cable paired with the modem so far; it’s performing well. Then I switched to a CAT7 braided cable from China, which wasn’t particularly inexpensive.
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Supermannen00
11-17-2025, 11:16 PM #4

I’ve attached the cable paired with the modem so far; it’s performing well. Then I switched to a CAT7 braided cable from China, which wasn’t particularly inexpensive.

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i0cean
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11-18-2025, 06:01 AM
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Examine the image, it seems you need to adjust the cable for proper operation.
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i0cean
11-18-2025, 06:01 AM #5

Examine the image, it seems you need to adjust the cable for proper operation.

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HKO_Trooper
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11-19-2025, 10:08 PM
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That's the issue. CAT7 isn't an official standard. I don't understand why people keep purchasing this. Cat5e is sufficient for Gigabit, and Cat6 offers a bit more performance. Both support Gigabit speeds up to 100 meters. If you need 10 Gbps, Cat6a is the better option.
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HKO_Trooper
11-19-2025, 10:08 PM #6

That's the issue. CAT7 isn't an official standard. I don't understand why people keep purchasing this. Cat5e is sufficient for Gigabit, and Cat6 offers a bit more performance. Both support Gigabit speeds up to 100 meters. If you need 10 Gbps, Cat6a is the better option.

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MrMarineManGuy
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11-19-2025, 10:37 PM
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Also note my history with any "braided" cables—they tend to be unreliable, since the extra braid can interfere with the socket or contact.
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MrMarineManGuy
11-19-2025, 10:37 PM #7

Also note my history with any "braided" cables—they tend to be unreliable, since the extra braid can interfere with the socket or contact.

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BrownCoffee
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11-20-2025, 12:12 AM
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Cat7 is a worldwide standard, applied globally except in the United States.
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BrownCoffee
11-20-2025, 12:12 AM #8

Cat7 is a worldwide standard, applied globally except in the United States.

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ImDeltex
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11-26-2025, 05:16 AM
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It doesn't follow the TIA/EIET guidelines. They are the established experts in Ethernet cable standards, having developed the rules for cabling. If they approve Cat7 and 8, then it meets the required standard.
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ImDeltex
11-26-2025, 05:16 AM #9

It doesn't follow the TIA/EIET guidelines. They are the established experts in Ethernet cable standards, having developed the rules for cabling. If they approve Cat7 and 8, then it meets the required standard.

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