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GS205 will not connect to 100MB connection
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I have a 100MB/sec network connection (Cat 5) to the office coming from my BT Home Hub router. I know its is a 100MB/sec connection and I'm perfectly happy with that...I really don't need ...
It's not the network cards. All the PC's connect to the switch happily at 1GB/sec. It's the link between the switch and the router that is the problem. I have temporarily changed the cable and can now connect at 100MB/sec so I'm guessing it's a cable issue, but I find it strange that all my PC's can negotiate 100MB/sec on that cable happily but the switch can't.
I cannot force the router to use a 100Mb/sec connection (there are no settings in the firmware to do that - the ports simply autonegotiate) and it's looking like I will need to change the cable as the temporary one I am using works fine. The original cable is buried in the walls of the house which is why I wanted to use it rather than run a new one.
Anyway, the problem is sort of solved in that the switch is doing what I need it to now, even if I will need to do a recabling job. Thanks
Hi retrotecchie,
Welcome to the community! :)
Kindly try to set the Speed and Duplex Mode of your computers to 100Mbps Full Duplex then check if the same problem will occur. Rebooting the computer might be necessary. As reference, kindly access the link below:
https://www.home-network-help.com/speed-and-duplex.html
If ever the same problem occurs, I suggest you to open a chat or online support ticket with NETGEAR Support here at anytime for further technical assistance. If ever the GS205 switch is declared faulty, be ready to submit a .doc or .pdf copy of the Proof of Purchase or Sales Invoice of the GS205 switch for warranty verification. If the hardware warranty is still valid, an online replacement will follow.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
It's not the network cards. All the PC's connect to the switch happily at 1GB/sec. It's the link between the switch and the router that is the problem. I have temporarily changed the cable and can now connect at 100MB/sec so I'm guessing it's a cable issue, but I find it strange that all my PC's can negotiate 100MB/sec on that cable happily but the switch can't.
I cannot force the router to use a 100Mb/sec connection (there are no settings in the firmware to do that - the ports simply autonegotiate) and it's looking like I will need to change the cable as the temporary one I am using works fine. The original cable is buried in the walls of the house which is why I wanted to use it rather than run a new one.
Anyway, the problem is sort of solved in that the switch is doing what I need it to now, even if I will need to do a recabling job. Thanks
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