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Mellojosh
Mar 24, 2022Star
Re: CAX80 Multi-gig ethernet port dropping
I am also having this exact issue. Just with the 2.5g port. The port functions for an undefined period of time then the blue light goes off, the connection stalls, then it drops to 1g. Even on 1g the ...
billg118
Nov 25, 2022Guide
That's really disappointing to hear.
It didn't used to be this way. Up until a few months ago the multi-gig port was working just fine so I really don't understand what changed.
My device is way out of warranty now so I'm not sure what I can do aside from doing what you did. Sucks I really didn't want to have to throw more money at this.
FURRYe38
Nov 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Been using mine in router mode since I updated. Mines connected to a XS505M using CAT6A STP cabling. Have seen no issues with this port on this new version of FW.