[Gllug] Observed speed of gigabit ethernet only about 1/4 or 1/5 of advertised

[Pete Ryland]

On 14/07/07, Richard Jones <rich at annexia.org> wrote:
> Hi, I've just got a new gigabit ethernet switch to replace my ancient
> 10 Mbps home switch.  The old switch easily maxed out at 10 Mbps.

No-one else mentioned it, but check that the cables you're using are
rated for GigE use.  I'd have to check, but I think that means minimum
cat5e (not just cat5) or cat6.

Pete
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