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Yes, worn Ethernet connections can slow down your internet connection.

Yes, worn Ethernet connections can slow down your internet connection.

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MunnieMC
Junior Member
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01-17-2023, 11:00 PM
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Hi, I understand your situation. You have a Cat6 cable from your downstairs router to your upstairs room, and after two ISP technicians replaced the repeaters, you noticed your speeds consistently reached 90 Mbps on your desktop. When you connected directly to the modem with an Ethernet cable, speeds jumped to 500 Mbps. Over time, you've observed this pattern despite the cable being in good condition and running through your vent. You're wondering if a damaged Ethernet cable could be limiting the internet speed. Thanks for reaching out!
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MunnieMC
01-17-2023, 11:00 PM #1

Hi, I understand your situation. You have a Cat6 cable from your downstairs router to your upstairs room, and after two ISP technicians replaced the repeaters, you noticed your speeds consistently reached 90 Mbps on your desktop. When you connected directly to the modem with an Ethernet cable, speeds jumped to 500 Mbps. Over time, you've observed this pattern despite the cable being in good condition and running through your vent. You're wondering if a damaged Ethernet cable could be limiting the internet speed. Thanks for reaching out!

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JohnP1021
Member
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01-18-2023, 01:50 AM
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If any wire is severed or severely damaged, performance drops to 100Mbps. Gigabit needs all eight wires working together, while 10/100Mbps works with just four.
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JohnP1021
01-18-2023, 01:50 AM #2

If any wire is severed or severely damaged, performance drops to 100Mbps. Gigabit needs all eight wires working together, while 10/100Mbps works with just four.

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Cokkie77
Senior Member
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01-24-2023, 12:08 AM
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I understood your point, but I wasn't entirely confident. Appreciate the assistance!
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Cokkie77
01-24-2023, 12:08 AM #3

I understood your point, but I wasn't entirely confident. Appreciate the assistance!