Main global issue facing most nations today.
Main global issue facing most nations today.
I received a gigabit download from my ISP... but the technician mentioned during off-peak times it can reach up to 1.5Gbps or more. The issue is that my desktop, specifically the X470 motherboard, reaches only 1Gbps and doesn’t go higher. The modem does have at least one 10Gbps port, as confirmed on a friend’s laptop—surprisingly accurate. The ISP is correct. He recorded 1.1Gbps on Fast.com. I’m not planning to spend much on a fix. For a while, I tried spoofing load balancing by connecting to two ports on both sides and tweaking PowerShell commands, but it was unreliable. TL;DR: Need 2+ Gbps over standard Cat6 within 1 meter using a PCIe or USB3 dongle. Budget around $25.
The main challenge is finding a device that handles 2.5Gbps, which is still emerging and probably won’t become widely available for another five years on most consumer products. There are some adapters priced around $50, but the other end must also support that speed; otherwise you’ll have to settle for 1Gbps.
I've worked with 2.5Gbps and 5Gbps PCIe cards for Cat5 and Cat6 before. I haven't looked into pricing either. Even when searching for used server gear on eBay, it wasn't something I encountered much.
Review my subsequent response. The opposing side needs to back up those mid-range speeds. A few server-related ideas came to mind, but most of it relies on fiber, which means you still require a copper SFP+ 10Gb module.
Someone only checked the main point—the modem supports over 1GBPS. Verified using a friend's laptop (unless they tricked it).
I'd check eBay for options. SFP+ NICs are affordable (around $20 to $25), but you'd need a SFP+ to Ethernet transceiver, which typically adds another $50 to $60. Maybe you can find a used Intel X540-T1 or an Aquantia AQtion 10G unit. I assume they have Windows drivers available. ASUS also offers a 10Gbit Ethernet adapter aimed at users like yourself, though it's around $100.