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rickaustinson
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Apr 12, 2023
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WAX214 AP network speed incorrect

Hi all,   I am in the process of configuring threeX WAX214 APs for a new setup. On the device status page, the LAN speed is being reported at only 100 mbps. It's plugged into a gigabit POE injector...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Apr 12, 2023

    I've also seen sketchy cables cause it to drop. And you're adding in the injector as schumaku says. 

    Try the external power supply along with a 6ft cable and see what speeds you get. Simplifying is the easiest way to start with finding out if its an AP issue or a cable/injector issue. 

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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 12, 2023
rickaustinson wrote:

I am in the process of configuring threeX WAX214 APs for a new setup. On the device status page, the LAN speed is being reported at only 100 mbps. .

So very likely it is negotiating FE only for whatever reason.

 

rickaustinson wrote:

It's plugged into a gigabit POE injector that's plugged into a gigabit switch. Other devices plugged into the same switch report resolving at 1gbps just fine.

Unknown factor is the injector, or worst case the network cable.

 

Tell us more about the injector and it's power supply. Make, model, et all.

 

For a real comparison with the GbE switch interop, for a test power the WAX214 from a generic 12V DC power supply, 12V with at least 1.5A / 18W Power adapter, very commonly used on many older Netgear routers for example. Then you know if we're facing an (unlikely, rare) GbE incompatibility.

 

Keep in mind, a PoE Plus (802.3at-2009) power injector is required, a basic PoE Plus (802.3af) does not provide sufficient power.

 

 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 12, 2023

I've also seen sketchy cables cause it to drop. And you're adding in the injector as schumaku says. 

Try the external power supply along with a 6ft cable and see what speeds you get. Simplifying is the easiest way to start with finding out if its an AP issue or a cable/injector issue. 

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