Just got an upgrade to multi-gig internet today. Plugged my PC in expecting to end up with 5Gb connection speeds, but ended up with Gb speeds still. Have a ASUS Maximus Formula XI 1151 board and Cat 7 cables. What am I doing wrong here?
Re: Ax120 Multi-Gig Port Only Getting Gb connection
It’s could be an issue with the Aquantia Ethernet on the motherboard maybe needs a driver or bios update. First though make sure you haven’t accidentally connected to the Intel I350 Ethernet port which is only gigabit. Secondly try a different cable just in case.
I’ve used the RAX120 with my Netgear SX10 switch and currently I use the RAX120 as an AP for my pFsense router which has an Intel X710 adapter and it has connected at a 5 GBPs link rate with both.
FYI you definitely don’t need Cat 7 even for the higher 10Gbps, links Cat6 or Cat 6A would suffice, for 5Gbps though even Cat 5e would work fine unless you have have some very long runs.
Re: Ax120 Multi-Gig Port Only Getting Gb connection
So I definitely had the cables in the wrong spot... Feel real stupid there but I adjusted them and it’s still only giving me 1Gb. I did the old direct to the modem technique and I got about 3Gbs which I’m assuming means I can count out the mobo/networking software/controller out and puts all the blame on the ax120. I’ll get some new cords too but I think the direct to modem with the cat 7 proves it’s at least capable of 3Gb.
