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DryNavyDog
Aspirant
Aug 26, 2025

Ethernet Ports capped at 100 Mbps

Had a similar problem with the RS300.  Ethernet to PC 100mbps.  Changing device type from 'computer (generic)'  to 'Desktop' corrected the problem.  Ethernet adapter was set to 'auto negotiate'. 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 26, 2025

    Not the first time a port issue has dropped speeds. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 26, 2025
    DryNavyDog wrote:

    Changing device type from 'computer (generic)' to 'Desktop' corrected the problem.

    Good that the problem appears to have corrected itself.  Very unlikely that changing a display parameter had anything to do with it. (coincidence)  The Device Type is a way for users to create a visual indication of devices, and has no influence on how the system operates.  Suggest changing it again (and again)  Maybe "speaker" or "thermostat".