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kshangaun
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Apr 17, 2023

NETGEAR R8000 router capped at 100mbps

So I recently got ATT Fiber and I plugged MY router into one of my houses ethernet port. The reason why I can't connect my router straight to the modem is because my modem is in a tight closet. I noticed while I was on my router network, the speeds were under 100mbps. I looked into ATT's login page and found my router information and says "connection speed: 100mbps fullduplex. Ive edited the ports so that its 1G full duplex but when I go back to the description it says 100mbps. I tried many solutions like checking all the cables, resetting the router. The confusing thing is that I was getting 1G internet on spectrum cable. PLZ HELP!!!

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 17, 2023
    kshangaun wrote:

    The reason why I can't connect my router straight to the modem is because my modem is in a tight closet.

    What is that modem? Make and model?

     

    The confusing thing is that I was getting 1G internet on spectrum cable.

    What sort of Internet service do you have now?

     

     

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 17, 2023

    Have you tried moving the router to right next to that att gateway and connecting it with a known good 6ft cable? 

    If you have it in a closet, you have a fairly long run and probably custom ends on that cable. I've frequently seen poor ends or cables cause it to drop from gigabit to 10/100mbps.