Yes, you can connect directly to the switch using a LAN cable.
Yes, you can connect directly to the switch using a LAN cable.
I'm dealing with a situation where I'm not utilizing the full power of my internet. It's not my personal connection, but it's the school network. There are two ISPs involved. The first one is slow and not just because it covers the entire campus; it seems to prefer connecting to Google servers like YouTube and Google. But the second ISP, BIZNET, used to be the main provider before I moved to Ubiquity. Now, an access point has been installed in every classroom instead of just one every few classes. This change was meant to shift from manual testing to digital testing. It also includes the first ISP I mentioned earlier. Unfortunately, the whole school is affected by the slow connection, but no one seems to care. I don't! My experience is that BIZNET only serves a few teachers with the old network, and it's a waste of money since everyone might be using just about 2GB of data daily. So, I've been given permission to stick with the old setup. What I'm doing isn't illegal, right? There are two old systems running on my school's West Corridor (limited to 2Mbps), while the East Corridor is unlimited. The switch only supports 100Mbps, so it's unclear if the internet speed is limited by that or the subscription itself. I connected my own TP-Link access point (capable of 300Mbps) without any settings, just using a smart IP. I linked my first laptop to the AP, and my speed test showed around 96 Mbps—expected given the switch limits. So, is it okay? I can free up space on my PC for cloud use? Or should I try downloading Microsoft Plane Simulator? Well, the problem is that my first laptop is now unusable. The processor is slow, battery drains quickly, and it runs on an HDD. It's frustrating because I'm downloading faster than compiling a file into an image (via IDM). I'm bringing in a second laptop, which uses an SSD but still has issues. The Wi-Fi adapter on this laptop only reaches 72Mbps, while speed tests show 25-30Mbps. I found settings to boost it to 150Mbps, but it still caps around 40-50Mbps even when compiling files. Now it's slower than my first laptop. Should I remove the access point entirely and connect directly to the switch? Yes, that works. It says "connected, no internet," so how do I get online without the AP? Connecting via cable feels much better than Wi-Fi right next to the receiver.
That's a smart IP address, but I'm not sure what it's used for. It seems like you're trying to understand why your AP changed to a smart IP.
The gear seems quite old. Back then, various RJ45 cables were used to link computers or connect them to switches. These are now outdated since today's NICs automatically adjust their PIN settings. Maybe this is the problem? ~Note: It’s also worth checking if the network lacks a DHCP server. If so, you’d need to manually assign an IP address, netmask, router, and DNS settings on your device.