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by simfree 1458 days ago
Check that all 4 pairs of wires in the Ethernet cable are connected at both ends. CondoInternet had a number of cat5 buildings where they had only connected two pairs and simply recrimping the Ethernet connector got you gigabit.

Syncing at gigabit on Cat5 is common, even if a spec sheet says it's not l.

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TIL. Thank you!