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MR60 Ethernet interface less than 100mbps
I have 500mbps service from Spectrum and the "Internet" interface of my MR60 shows 580Mbps down but the "Ethernet" interface only outputs 89Mbps. I have changed out the cables 5 times. I have tried C...
I am going to have to resort to my last ditch effort of getting a separate router that can actually negotiate proper ethernet speeds and ditch the MR60 that apparent doesn't know what to do with that information. Thanks for all the assistance ya'll have been great!
Yakker wrote:
I have 500mbps service from Spectrum
What's the modem/gateway/ONT between the router and the Internet?
In the browser graphical user interface (GUI), what do you see in the Status column when you Show Statistics?
- Advanced Home
- Show Statistics
Where is this "unmanaged switch" in the network?
Well Ill be damned... The Show Statistics does indeed show LAN1 interface as having only 100MB, that sucks because I bought this last year not in 2001, I guess I'll need a different router do you have any recommendations?
As for the other questions the Modem is a EU2251 with a 2.5gbps interface > MR60 > Generic 2.5gbps switch > PC
Yakker wrote:
Well Ill be damned... The Show Statistics does indeed show LAN1 interface as having only 100MB, that sucks because I bought this last year not in 2001, I guess I'll need a different router do you have any recommendations?
No, you need to work out why it is doing that. Then fix it.
There is no reason why the MR60 shouldn't work at 1000 Mbps.
What does the Internet Setup look like?
WAN Preference?
This is new territory to me, I have no hope of getting speeds that high. So I am not familiar with things like that.
There are people here who are more familiar with that stuff. I just know a bit abut where to look for clues. Maybe you need to do something to match the 2.5 Gbps interface on the EU2251.
What speed do you see if you connect your PC directly to the back of the MR?
What is the brand and model# of the ethernet adapter in the PC?Try a different wired PC connected to the MR.
Does the WAN interface show 1000Mpbs or 100Mpbs on the WAN port on the MR? Should show 1000Mpbs for it's max connection rate.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.FYI, the MR60 will be a bottleneck for your 2.5Gb connection between the Modem and Switch. The MR doesn't support any higher speeds past 1000Mpbs. Might consider getting a router that does support this and maybe configuring the MK60 system into AP mode for continued wireless service.
Yakker wrote:
Well Ill be damned... The Show Statistics does indeed show LAN1 interface as having only 100MB, that sucks because I bought this last year not in 2001, I guess I'll need a different router do you have any recommendations?
As for the other questions the Modem is a EU2251 with a 2.5gbps interface > MR60 > Generic 2.5gbps switch > PCWhat speed do you see if you connect your PC directly to the back of the MR?
Still the same 100mbps rate as if it was plugged into switch > PC
What is the brand and model# of the ethernet adapter in the PC?
A generic cheap 2.5gbps PCIE NIC from China,https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V1HG47H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try a different wired PC connected to the MR.
Does the WAN interface show 1000Mpbs or 100Mpbs on the WAN port on the MR? Should show 1000Mpbs for it's max connection rate.
The WAN connection is 1000mbps
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
V1.1.7.134_2.0.65
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.I have loads of different cables, but brand new CAT6 on the way
All settings are default as I have reset to factory settings. The only things that have changed in my network are the switch and NIC of my PC. Is there a chance that the 2.5gbps speed confuses the Nighthawk into running 100base-t?!
FYI, the MR60 will be a bottleneck for your 2.5Gb connection between the Modem and Switch. The MR doesn't support any higher speeds past 1000Mpbs. Might consider getting a router that does support this and maybe configuring the MK60 system into AP mode for continued wireless service.
I understand this bottleneck; the 2.5gbps NIC and Switch were a "futureproofing" upgrade to an onboard NIC and Netgear switch that failed in a power outage about a week ago. I may as well just spend the dollarydoos and get a 2.5gbps router with a bit of memory and run pihole on it for funsies anyway...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNPTW2L2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3FZJTJP2FUJVA&psc=1
