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kshangaun
Apr 17, 2023Follower
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 n...
plemans
Apr 17, 2023Guru - Experienced User
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.