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ov10mech's avatar
Apr 17, 2021
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EX6100v2 No Gigabit Ethernet

This unit advertsies is has a Fast 1GB ethernet physical port.   I have tried to connect it to several 1GB clients and even forced 1gb/full through the NIC settings.  I am using a new CAT5e cable tes...
  • ov10mech's avatar
    Apr 21, 2021

    I got this Fixed.   Although Cat 5e cabled are supposed to run at 1gb for some reason this adapter doesnt like them.  The cables I have work fine on other switches.  I ordered a Cat 6 cable and it went in at 1GB first time.  Case closed.   Now getting 250mbps vs 100mbps on the bandwith.