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    Gigabit Ethernet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ashrivas18, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. ashrivas18

    ashrivas18 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there guys. My name is Max and I have a question about Gigabit Ethernet. I currently have a Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet network adapter and a D Link WBR-2310 wireless router. I use wired networking since it's faster. However I look at my speed and it shows 100.0 Mbps. My question is shouldn't it be faster..?? and if so What's causing it to stay fixed at 100 Mbps and how can I use the full potential of the adapter? please don't mind the noobness. I'm still learning.
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If the router is not capable of handling GigE speeds, the link will fall back to 100Mbps.
     
    Greg, Apr 11, 2009
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    Unless you have more than one machine running on a gig over copper link, you really don't need it. A single laptop can't make that much traffic.
     
    millermagic, Apr 11, 2009
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    i have 4 machines running.
     
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    So buy a new router that is capable of handling GigE. Thanks
     
    ashrivas18, Apr 11, 2009
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    Also make sure you have the right cable. You need Cat6 to use a gigabit connection. Cat5 and Cat5e only go up to 100Mbps.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 12, 2009
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    Cat6 ethernet cable is optional. For short distances, even Cat5 is alright for gigabit lan. If the cable is longer than a 10 meters or 3 feet, then I recommend Cat5e which is guarenteed to work for long distances. Cat 6a and Cat 7 is recommend for 10Gigabit or 100Gigabit lan.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 12, 2009
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    I'm using Cat5e with my 1Gbit gear and it works just fine.
    Like above 10Gbit and 100Gbit need Cat6 and 7 respectively
     
    wlan_man, Apr 13, 2009
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