Best Ethernet Setting for 1GB Internet

[Jimkirk363]

Is Auto Negotiation always the best setting for Ethernet and Internet?

 

I'm running an Intel I-225V 2.5GB Ethernet Card, Virgin Media Super hub 5 in Modem Mode Connected to its 2.5GB Port and 1GB Internet, TP Link AX6000 Router which has a 2.5GB Internet Port and all the Ethernet Cables are Cat 7.

[gen_angry]

Pretty much. You should never need to switch off of auto negotiation. 'Manually setting' them is useful mainly for legacy reasons, diagnosing, or using an old unmanaged hub or something that doesn't properly negotiate link speeds.

 

Your router only has one 2.5G internet port and the rest are gigabit. So if you have your modem connected to the 2.5G WAN and your computer connected to another port - it will only link at 1G.

 

If you're having issues connecting, I would try a different cable. Especially if you've bought them from Amazon, there are so many poor quality fakes (esp 'Cat 7') it's absurd. Even (good quality) CAT 5e can keep 2.5G Ethernet speeds so don't feel too compelled to shell out a lot for expensive cabling. I'm using a Cat 5e patch cable from a spool I bought in 2002 for my proxmox/nas. It links and transmits at 2.5G no problems.

[Needfuldoer]

@gen_angry Agreed on all fronts.

 

Unless you're trying to set up an ancient NIC that only works at 10/half, leave everything on Auto and let the devices sort out link speed and duplex. Pretty much everything made in the last 25 years should be plug-and-play.