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Network switch GS305E recieving 100 mbit/s instead of 500 mbit/s
I recently bought the GS305E network switch, but in my router it says that it only recieves 100 mbit/s instead of the 500 mbit/s that I have.
since the day I bought this switch, I now have stutters while communicating with others while having online class or while gaming with friends.
Is there a way to make the switch recieve the 500 mbit/s?
I have the Ethernet cable from the router connected with port 5 on the switch. (it has 5 ports, not 8)
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what router do you have?
Have you tried replacing the cable between router and switch? Make sure its a cat5e or greater cable to ensure its gigabit. A cat 5 cable will only* connect at 100mbps.
whare are the led's on the switch showing? (both lights green=gigabit only one=100mbps)
*some will hit gigabit but they tend to be short and higher quality ones. Rare
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