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GS308E lan speed problem
Hello, So I've a weird problem between two network switches. My network setup is like this: Modem <-> Switch 1 <-> Switch 2 Between switch 1 and switch 2 I have a 1000Mbps connection with al...
Whenever you're running through multiple devices, its good to simplify the setup for testing. Try removing a switch or moving the new switch next to the old one and connecting with a shorter/good cable. Try the gs308 directly off the modem and check to see if it gets gigabit speeds. Basically remove variables to try to find out exactly where the breakdown is coming from.
Even try different cables. I've seen sketchy cat 5e cables work at gigabit on one device while only 10/100 on the next.
What modem is it?
Whenever you're running through multiple devices, its good to simplify the setup for testing. Try removing a switch or moving the new switch next to the old one and connecting with a shorter/good cable. Try the gs308 directly off the modem and check to see if it gets gigabit speeds. Basically remove variables to try to find out exactly where the breakdown is coming from.
Even try different cables. I've seen sketchy cat 5e cables work at gigabit on one device while only 10/100 on the next.
What modem is it?
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