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R6300 getting 100/100 but I have gigabit connection

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R6300 getting 100/100 but I have gigabit connection

I have an R6300 and I have a gigabit connection. If I bypass the router I get a very fast speed but if I connect via Ethernet through the router I am getting 100mb up and down. What do I need to do to get gigabit out of the router?
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TheEther
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Re: R6300 getting 100/100 but I have gigabit connection

Make sure your Ethernet cables are Cat5e or better. In addition, Gigabit Ethernet uses all 8 wires in the cable. If even 1 wire is damaged, the interface will drop down to 100 Mbps, which only uses 4 wires.

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TheEther
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Re: R6300 getting 100/100 but I have gigabit connection

Make sure your Ethernet cables are Cat5e or better. In addition, Gigabit Ethernet uses all 8 wires in the cable. If even 1 wire is damaged, the interface will drop down to 100 Mbps, which only uses 4 wires.
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Re: R6300 getting 100/100 but I have gigabit connection

That was it.  I changed to a new cable and it worked!  Thanks much for the suggestion.

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