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joe_wht
Luminary
Nov 24, 2015
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Port Speeds on R8500 with No Aggregation.

If  NOT binding the 2 ports.. keeping -6- seperate ports...

what are the  Fastest Ports.

What's the port speeds for each port ?

 

I see on the Port Aggregation page it states

when using Aggregated port 1 & 2.. " For Fastest Speed use port 3 for the first computer"

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SO.. that tells me that Netgear is TELLING US.. that port 4, 5, & 6 are slower.

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So..  How fast are ports 1 & 2 ... port 3..  and port 4, 5, & 6  ??

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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Dec 07, 2015

    It has been verified that ports 1,2, & 3 can handle up to 1Gbps.

    While ports 4,5 & 6 are shared and it's up to 1Gbps. 

    In terms of linkspeed, ports 4,5 & 6 will show 1Gbps on your computer. However, when it comes to throughput, it will be divided on the number of devices attached on those 3 ports. 

    On your Mac, make sure that the adapter is set to 1Gbps Full Duplex

     

     

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  • netwrks's avatar
    netwrks
    Master
    Nov 24, 2015

    They are all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. Manual  Page 11.

     

    Excerpt from the manual.

     

    "The router has six Ethernet ports. Ports 1 and 2 can be used as Ethernet LAN ports or as aggregation ports to connect to a NAS or Smart Switch that supports port aggregation (LACP)".

    • joe_wht's avatar
      joe_wht
      Luminary
      Nov 24, 2015

      The LED colors only works when the ethernet cable is plugged in and internet connections are active.

      I'm wanting to know what the  PORT HARDWARE max designated speeds are.

       

      Example.. a copy paste from the manual :

      ..... To get the fastest performance with port aggregation, for wired connections use Ethenetport 3 for the first computer, ..... and use Ethernet port 4, 5 or 6 for the second computer, whichallows for speeds up to 2 Gbps with port aggregation. ...... The maximum speed between port 4, 5 and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps.
       
      SO.. what this tells us.. 
      A. Port 1 & 2 are the agg ports
      B.  3, 4, 5, & 6  are normal ports
      C.  Port 3 has a different max speed than 4, 5, & 6
      D.   All ports are NOT created equal.
       
      SO..   What are the max port speeds for  1 through 6 when  1&2 are not binded.
      Basically..  Someone typed in the manual that 3 is different.  I want to know the difference and I'm HOPING
      port 1,2, & 3 have some magical powers created with them to access greater speeds, bandwidth, Push Throughs.
      ..  Then I'll prioritize my devices according to each ports ability.
       
      I read the entire manual.. and Specs, & what I could find on the netgear site..
      but I'm certain  I missed something..  since someone indicated 3 is special.
      • netwrks's avatar
        netwrks
        Master
        Nov 24, 2015

        ElaineM can we get some clarification on this paragraph please? You may wnat to read all the threads. Thank You! We know ports 1 and 2 support LAG, just not sure where this paragraph is going. It's not very well written. 

         

        I mentoined above all ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps ports.

         

        "To get the fastest performance with port aggregation, for wired connections use Ethernet port 3 for the first computer, and use Ethernet port 4, 5 or 6 for the second computer, which allows for speeds up to 2 Gbps with port aggregation. The maximum speed between port 4, 5 and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps."