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Increasing speed from 5mbps to 1gbps.

Increasing speed from 5mbps to 1gbps.

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Olivier2201
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08-22-2025, 03:09 AM
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We’re planning to switch to a fiber connection soon. Right now, our speeds are 5mbps download and 1.5mbps upload, with the potential to reach up to 1gbps in either direction. Are there any downsides to fiber? Should I know anything before making the change? For an Asus Rampage V Extreme motherboard, what type of Ethernet cable should I use to support these speeds?
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Olivier2201
08-22-2025, 03:09 AM #1

We’re planning to switch to a fiber connection soon. Right now, our speeds are 5mbps download and 1.5mbps upload, with the potential to reach up to 1gbps in either direction. Are there any downsides to fiber? Should I know anything before making the change? For an Asus Rampage V Extreme motherboard, what type of Ethernet cable should I use to support these speeds?

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08-26-2025, 12:36 AM
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Ensure your wireless router supports a 1gbps connection. Otherwise, expect slower internet speeds than advertised. It's worth trying—you'll be pleasantly surprised by the performance.
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MR_DIG
08-26-2025, 12:36 AM #2

Ensure your wireless router supports a 1gbps connection. Otherwise, expect slower internet speeds than advertised. It's worth trying—you'll be pleasantly surprised by the performance.

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UnicornCracker
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09-09-2025, 10:25 AM
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It looks like you're trying to sound confident but might be overstating things. Make sure your setup includes a router with gigabit ports and at least Cat5e connectivity.
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UnicornCracker
09-09-2025, 10:25 AM #3

It looks like you're trying to sound confident but might be overstating things. Make sure your setup includes a router with gigabit ports and at least Cat5e connectivity.

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DerpUniverse
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09-14-2025, 01:08 PM
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cat5e is needed for 1gbps, cat5 might work over short ranges but such cables are rare. cat6 or cat6a offer improved performance but don’t outperform cat5e for 1gbps links. The router should support 1gbps ports...
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DerpUniverse
09-14-2025, 01:08 PM #4

cat5e is needed for 1gbps, cat5 might work over short ranges but such cables are rare. cat6 or cat6a offer improved performance but don’t outperform cat5e for 1gbps links. The router should support 1gbps ports...

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09-16-2025, 06:10 AM
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You'll likely need a modem that supports the required standard, probably Docsis 3.0. It might vary depending on your internet service provider. Do you have a modem you're renting, or are you purchasing one yourself?
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cobyjj
09-16-2025, 06:10 AM #5

You'll likely need a modem that supports the required standard, probably Docsis 3.0. It might vary depending on your internet service provider. Do you have a modem you're renting, or are you purchasing one yourself?

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wolaypanda
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09-17-2025, 09:50 AM
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Fiber isn't compatible with Docsis Modem. For clarity, the cable team will support Gigabit only on Docsis 3.1.
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wolaypanda
09-17-2025, 09:50 AM #6

Fiber isn't compatible with Docsis Modem. For clarity, the cable team will support Gigabit only on Docsis 3.1.

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09-17-2025, 01:44 PM
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since it is a whole new network and depending on your house there may be some issues with the install. Some I have seen been easy other nothing but a PITA. As customers you should come to realize this is necessary to get you a good reliable connection. even coax wont be able to keep up with demands. at these speeds don't expect wifi to handle it. only basic stuff I do over wifi, any high demand is all hard wired. like others have said cat5e or better is needed. If you are taking the time to run wires properly then do what you can afford. 85+% of my isp complaints are dealing with wifi and how they think it should work just as good as Ethernet. 4 xbox one downloading games, phones and computer use at the same time, but everything is slow over wifi. these speeds are only the beginning, the beauty of fiber is it is currently the go to for high demand bandwidth. Your isp back bone is fiber feed. Cable companies get there internet from fiber.
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sjoerdje007
09-17-2025, 01:44 PM #7

since it is a whole new network and depending on your house there may be some issues with the install. Some I have seen been easy other nothing but a PITA. As customers you should come to realize this is necessary to get you a good reliable connection. even coax wont be able to keep up with demands. at these speeds don't expect wifi to handle it. only basic stuff I do over wifi, any high demand is all hard wired. like others have said cat5e or better is needed. If you are taking the time to run wires properly then do what you can afford. 85+% of my isp complaints are dealing with wifi and how they think it should work just as good as Ethernet. 4 xbox one downloading games, phones and computer use at the same time, but everything is slow over wifi. these speeds are only the beginning, the beauty of fiber is it is currently the go to for high demand bandwidth. Your isp back bone is fiber feed. Cable companies get there internet from fiber.

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Angeli4234
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09-20-2025, 06:04 AM
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I didn’t realize Fiber was being used with a docsis modem. I forgot the mention of it being fiber and thought it was Docsis 3.0. That’s why I probably missed that part.
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Angeli4234
09-20-2025, 06:04 AM #8

I didn’t realize Fiber was being used with a docsis modem. I forgot the mention of it being fiber and thought it was Docsis 3.0. That’s why I probably missed that part.

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