- Joined
- Jan 24, 2006
- Location
- South Dakota
I have 2 gigabit switches that are seperated by about 30-45 feet. The cable runs through the wall and is terminated with a cat5 8P8C end and yet the switches only negotiate to 10/100 (occording to both switches)
I tried crimping the ends off with both males with the same result. Is it possible that there is something in the walls that is preventing the gigabit connection?
If I plug the switches into a computer (while they are in the same room) they negotiate to 1000 speeds so I have determined that both of the switches are functioning properly and that its not poor crimping on my part (as I crimped all the cables I am using)
I am relatively sure that the cable is cat5e and not just cat5 but I am not 100% sure on that. The cable was installed before I moved in last year by the electricians so based on that I am assuming the cable is 5e.
Any suggestions?
I tried crimping the ends off with both males with the same result. Is it possible that there is something in the walls that is preventing the gigabit connection?
If I plug the switches into a computer (while they are in the same room) they negotiate to 1000 speeds so I have determined that both of the switches are functioning properly and that its not poor crimping on my part (as I crimped all the cables I am using)
I am relatively sure that the cable is cat5e and not just cat5 but I am not 100% sure on that. The cable was installed before I moved in last year by the electricians so based on that I am assuming the cable is 5e.
Any suggestions?