Gigabit switch only showing 100mb connection

ringo747 · 22 Feb 2007 at 19:41

Just noticed today on my MacBook Pro that my ethernet connection changes randomly from a gigabit LAN connection to 100mb connection. I am using a netgear gs605 switch and the light is green when a gigabit connection is active. Occasionally when I look over to the switch this has changed to the orange light (slower speeds). Any else experience this or any explanations as to why it would happen? It was always a green light until i got my new router but this is more than likely just a coincidence.

tolien · 22 Feb 2007 at 21:41

How's the new router connected? Though as you say, it's almost certainly a coincidence.
Try forcing the MBP to 1Gbps (rather than autodetect it'll most likely be set to) and see how it goes.

ringo747 · 22 Feb 2007 at 21:58

Cheers I tried using a manual config in the MBP network settings and it forced a 1gb connection straight away. It gives me options for full duplex, or full duplex and flow control. Which one should I select?

tolien · 22 Feb 2007 at 22:02

Either/or should be fine. The GS605 will do both.

ringo747 · 22 Feb 2007 at 22:07

ok super, thanks for the info! Is it possible to do the same thing on my windows machine?

tolien · 22 Feb 2007 at 22:08

You should. It'll be in the network card's properties in Device Manager.

ringo747 · 22 Feb 2007 at 22:09

will give that a go - many thanks