I have a ethernet cable going from my router to 5 port gb ethernet switch. I then have a super long ethernet from this switch to a out building in my garden. In this building I have that ethernet connected to a 2nd gb ethernet switch.

In the 2nd switch it connects my gaming PC and work Laptop . However the max speed I’m getting is 100mb downland and upload speed. My Internet is 1gb down and upload speed.

My guess is due to having 2 ether switches chained (not sure that’s the right term) is there a way to resolve this?

Hope this makes sense…

  • Sopel97@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Provide exact models of these switches.

    It’s also possible that the long cable can’t handle Gb speeds

  • XeniaDweller@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I have an old cable running through my basement that only gives me 100. I bought a new 50’ cable but it won’t go through the holes lol. Been too lazy to re-drill

  • imyellowandwhat@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Solved!! Just checked the cable from router to the 1st switch. It was a Cat5 cable. Replaced it with a CAT6 and getting full speeds. Unreal.

    Thank you both for helping. Can’t believe it was such a simple fix