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Need assistance with your internet connection? Let me know what you're experiencing so I can help.
We connected our computers using cat5e via an ethernet switch and router for speed testing, but the results were only about 8 Mbps—far too slow. We adjusted settings like changing the speed and duplex to 1 Gbit and 100 Mbps, but nothing improved. We checked everywhere and still couldn’t find a fix. Our goal was to reach 500 Mbps.
I suspect the cable might be improperly or poorly connected at the ends. It could also be damaged somewhere. Without checking both ends, I can't confirm. Ensure the wire pairs stay properly twisted. Un-twisting them can cause interference and impact performance. You’ll need a proper tester to detect issues beyond simple continuity checks.
The specific model details for the Ethernet switch and router are not provided. Connecting a PC directly to the modem typically results in Gigabit speed negotiations, but exact performance depends on the device specifications.
We're employing the GS305 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Netgear switch alongside a Nokia WiFi Beacon 2 router. We haven't connected the Ethernet cable directly to the router yet, but we're considering that option to check for improvements. The motherboard in use is the PRIME A320M-K, which should support speeds up to 430 Mbps. Many users have suggested this might be the network card, though I'm utilizing the built-in Ethernet port on the back of the board.
I should mention that the cable is quite sensitive. It usually takes around a minute to detect and establish a connection; it might take a couple of seconds before it confirms itself and then vanishes. I’m not sure if this is due to the cable itself. I didn’t install the connectors myself—my dad did. He has a much better understanding of Ethernet cables than I do.
I linked the Ethernet cable straight from the router to the PC and the connection speed jumped significantly to around 100 Mbps, which meets my requirements. Could it be related to the particular router model? Since there’s just one Ethernet port, it might be restricted to that single connection point.
Noticing slower Ethernet performance than expected points toward a port or cable issue. 10 or 100Mbps is still well below typical high-speed capabilities. A faulty cable often forces adapters to lower speeds to prevent data loss. It would be useful to provide the specific models of your router, gateway, and switch.