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Hello not new too the tech world but i am new too getting everything wired up using Ethernet cords you know since " its ohh so much better than wifi" but today i have encounterd a big problem. so a couple of weeks ago me and my roommates have invested into a network switch and some cables. So heres how it runs..... Down stairs ( main modem + wifi router ) Upstairs ( network Switch ) 100FT Ethernet cable( going from down stairs router too upstairs network switch ) 50 FT ethernet cable ( going from network switch too my PC ) im the only one utilizing the current network switch . my s have not added there cables yet but we are all wondering why did my network speeds drop?? 112.53 mbps ( over wifi ) IMG_2453.HEIC too 2.46 mbps ( ethernet ) i have added some pics too maybe help identify a problem? not the best pic but yea all i can doo for now. ( blue - router from downstairs to upstairs) ( white - too my PC ) thanks for anyone help
I first needed to verify the length in meters. Approximately 100 feet equals about 30 meters, meaning it's a long cable. The outcome then relies on the cable's condition. It should be at least Cat 5e, but Cat 6 would be better. Quality isn't the only factor—plug integrity also plays a role. You can test this by connecting another computer to your switch and sharing files via Windows file sharing. Expect roughly 90 MB/s with a gigabit switch. If performance is significantly lower, the issue likely lies with the cable between the switch and your PC. If everything checks out there, move on to testing the cable from the switch to your router. I assume you're using a gigabit switch.
The next day began, everything appears normal now. I only turned off my PC for the night. When I woke up, I ran a test and saw 120 downloads and 12 uploads. I don’t know why tech behaves like this. I’m still trying the file transfer trick you suggested—watch how fast it goes. I’ll keep you updated. Still confused about how a restart helps.