Only Ethernet connections are made via the switch.

ezaRixx
Junior Member

08-17-2023, 08:37 PM

We recently purchased a new cat6 Ethernet cable. We have a 10-port gigabit switch, and it functions properly when connected to the switch, but its speed is limited to 100 Mbps. Connecting it directly to the modem results in no connection. If you need further details, feel free to ask. Thanks!

ezaRixx

08-17-2023, 08:37 PM #1

RishiLags
Member

08-17-2023, 10:07 PM

It seems the cable might be faulty. You require all 8 pins for GigBit, whereas only 4 are needed for 100m. Have you checked another cable?

RishiLags

08-17-2023, 10:07 PM #2

It seems the cable might be faulty. You require all 8 pins for GigBit, whereas only 4 are needed for 100m. Have you checked another cable?

LookAtMySuit
Junior Member

08-17-2023, 10:31 PM

We have just two cables available—the older Cat5 and the newer Cat6. I can attempt to connect the old Cat5 and check if it functions properly.

LookAtMySuit

08-17-2023, 10:31 PM #3

We have just two cables available—the older Cat5 and the newer Cat6. I can attempt to connect the old Cat5 and check if it functions properly.

IWNTC00KIES
Junior Member

08-21-2023, 05:48 PM

This situation seems more about adjusting settings during a discussion. You might want to adjust your computer's speed and duplex manually to gigabit. Here’s how: Open the Control panel, go to Network and Sharing Center, change adapter settings, right-click one of your network adapters, click properties, then configure it. Depending on the adapter type—like an Intel adapter—this will appear under Link Speed. For other adapters, navigate to Advanced settings, find Speed & Duplex, and set it to 1.0Gbps Full Duplex.

IWNTC00KIES

08-21-2023, 05:48 PM #4

sharpalex1000
Junior Member

08-21-2023, 06:41 PM

It also didn't resolve, the network cable remains unplugged.

sharpalex1000

08-21-2023, 06:41 PM #5

It also didn't resolve, the network cable remains unplugged.

_Geqr_
Senior Member

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08-22-2023, 09:19 PM

It seems the negotiation is happening at 100Mbps instead of the expected 1Gbps. If that didn’t work, you might want to adjust the speed or duplex on the switch port manually or disable negotiation so the PC can handle the connection settings itself.

_Geqr_

08-22-2023, 09:19 PM #6

Cupcake_Rose
Posting Freak

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08-27-2023, 08:11 AM

How can I do this?

Cupcake_Rose

08-27-2023, 08:11 AM #7

How can I do this?

Lucass123
Member

108

09-04-2023, 04:34 PM

It's only possible with a managed switch. If it's managed, you'd have to log in and set up the port. For an unmanaged switch, also known as a dumb switch, you won't be able to do this.

Lucass123

09-04-2023, 04:34 PM #8

It's only possible with a managed switch. If it's managed, you'd have to log in and set up the port. For an unmanaged switch, also known as a dumb switch, you won't be able to do this.

parkec11
Member

09-06-2023, 03:56 AM

In short, you're in a tough spot and have to buy a $50 cable.

parkec11

09-06-2023, 03:56 AM #9

In short, you're in a tough spot and have to buy a $50 cable.

ItsJeGirlRomy
Member

200

09-06-2023, 09:21 AM

#10

Have you considered using different gadgets with that connection to check if they achieve 1Gbps performance?

ItsJeGirlRomy

09-06-2023, 09:21 AM #10

Have you considered using different gadgets with that connection to check if they achieve 1Gbps performance?