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GS105 slowing down internet speed
I have a 5 port switch connected to my pc, VOIP (phone), homeplug (wired ethernet), and wireless router. My internet download speeds are running at about half of what they should be (compared to when I connect directly to my modem; without switch). My cable guy suggested a new switch but when I talked to Netgear support, they said it's not the switch (do these switches wear out?).
My set up is like this:
Not sure if this set up is the issue or something else going on. Was wondering if the homeplug was slowing it down but I need it when I can't/won't use wireless router. I have two homeplugs and one has to be connected to the modem in order for it to work (connected through the switch as shown above). As far as lights go on the Netgear switch, all of the lights are lit and flickering except the blue cord only activates the "left side" light of the port (I tried different ports and it was the same thing - maybe that's how that device is meant to light up). Not sure what those lights mean, to begin with! I just want to know if this set up is causing my internet speed to slow down and if there is anything I can do to improve it. Would love to hear thoughts and suggestions. Thank you!
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Moderator: My diagram isn't showing up in my original post. I will try to post it again here:
Try going:
modem----Router------switch----devices (including voip phone)
A good start would be the fine documentation. Unfortunately, Netgear does ony list the GS105(v1) and the GS105v5 - based on the 5-Port and 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch model GS105v5 and GS108v4 Quick Start Guide the LEDs try to say this:
===
Port (left and right)
• Both LEDs are solid green. 1000 Mbps link on this port.
• Left LED is solid green. 100 Mbps link on this port.
• Right LED is solid green. 10 Mbps link on this port.
• Blinking green. The port is sending or receiving traffic.
• Off. The switch does not detect a link on this port.===
Wherever the blue cable is connecting to ... half and double is not the greatest useful information. Does "slow down" mean the speed is limited to some ~95Mb/s ?
Thanks for the explanation on the switch lights.
Yes, around 92.5 mbps (download) and 26.6 (upload). The download speed was upward of 200 mbps when I connected directly to modem (without switch).
I wish this picture I uploaded would display here but so far nothing. It shows my setup.
So what is connecting to the port showing the 100 Mb/s link only? Suspect something in the data path between computer and the Internet - thus the "slower" speed...
Try a different cable - Gigabit (both LED on) requires four working pairs.
The mods are always working on allowing in-line images. You could add it as an attachment if you are in a hurry.
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