Currently my router, switch and NIC claim that I'm operating at 100 Mbps. However, I'm having serious performance issues between 2 computers on WinXP Pro. All software and equipment has been tested and retested but data retrieval from either box is extremely slow.
Recently someone reminded me that the custom crimpings I made must follow this standard: http://www.tcnj.edu/~nts/network/rj45_info.php
What's odd is that the cables connecting these boxes to the network don't follow this protocol, yet everything says that they are operating at 100 Mbps. Based on this, Ive a few questions...
- How is it even possible these cables are working if these standards aren't followed?
- Is it possible for a connection less than 100 Mbps be occuring even tho the NIC, router, or switch say it is at this speed?
Any other words of wisdom would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Recently someone reminded me that the custom crimpings I made must follow this standard: http://www.tcnj.edu/~nts/network/rj45_info.php
What's odd is that the cables connecting these boxes to the network don't follow this protocol, yet everything says that they are operating at 100 Mbps. Based on this, Ive a few questions...
- How is it even possible these cables are working if these standards aren't followed?
- Is it possible for a connection less than 100 Mbps be occuring even tho the NIC, router, or switch say it is at this speed?
Any other words of wisdom would be most appreciated.
Thanks