Hub 3 , ethernet 100 /1000 ?
Hi all.
Been having a few problems with internet keep dropping off/out and am a little reluctant to send for an engineer until I can understand better what`s happening.
To add to probs, I`ve just bought a new Samsung smart tv and so I am determined to get the best from it, I need the best connection/service.
So, Did a post a few weeks ago re hub showing the only 2 ethernet connected devices I have ( Tv and Pc ) sometimes showing as connected at 100 mbps, and sometimes showing at 1000. Another forum member (Carl ++++ ? ) suggested they should be 1000, and my hub may be faulty.
Problem is I really don`t understand the principle, So If anyone can answer the questions below it will help me understand what`s happening.
1. What determines at what speed the Ethernet device connects at ? .
2. What makes it change ? ( Sometimes when I look, it`s at 100, then I can look again say an hour later and it`s at 1000 )
3. Questions above are re ethernet,,, but re wifi,, What makes those change too ? Does a wifi connected device constantly try and find a better signal ? ??
( example, when looking at hub settings, /connected devices...my Ring doorbell sometimes shows connected to my normal 2.4 ghz signal, sometimes my 5g ghz, and sometimes my VM pod ( at 54mpbs) which is at the other side of the house , the router itself is literally 5 feet away from the Ring doorbell, so hard to understand why the doorbell is connecting to pod which is 20 metres away. ??
Also worth mentioning, when I get probs with slow speed/ signal dropping off, I look at hub settings and I know before I look that it`s gonna show connected at 100 for the ethernet devices ( Pc and Tv ) , then I do a ookla speedtest on pc and it always shows in the 70`s download, and usually mid 20`s upload... When everything is fine however, the connection shows at 1000 in the hub and the speedtest is usually up around 250 mbps download, and again mid 20`s upload.
The download is never anything in between, it`s always the same , mid 70`s when there`s a problem, and around 250 when all is okay.
When I do a speedtest on the Tv `s internet app.. again at Oookla website.. the needle barely moves,,, usually about 5 to 10 Mpbs down,,,and 2- 5 up. Using internet on tv, or internet based tv progs,,, it`s always buffering.
Also worth mentioning, the new tv keeps showing a notice intermittently saying " Network cable unplugged ,, do you want to connect using wifi ? " . I have obviously checked the ethernet cable, all seem fine, nothing loose, no error lights showing on the router, just normal white light) I have tried the RJ45 in all 4 ports, still same.
I would expect a better speed, especially if connected by ethernet. ??
At the time of posting this, on hub settings/connected devices... the Pc shows connected at 1000 ... and the Tv shows at 100. I know from experience those will change , but I don`t know what makes them change.
I would appreciate if anyone can explain to me ( an idiot) what`s happening, and possibly why.
Sorry for long post, totally confused, any help appreciated. Thanks
P.S. When I look at hub settings/ Network logs... It shows lots of " Warning - RCS partial service " and " Critical - No ranging response received" .... with some " Notice - LAN login success " in between.
Obviously the words " warning" and " critical " don`t look good, but I have ZERO idea what they actually mean. Last question.... Should I send for an engineer ? and any suggestions what else to check before I do. Thanks again.
I wouldn't be too concerned over speedtests at the moment, if the cable keeps flapping from 100 to 1000. As for getting a new Hub, that's more problematic as VM will see the Hub is up and working, and it's very hard to prove the port flapping. Hopefully a VM Mod will pick this up and organise a tech visit to check this out.
The only other long shot I can think of is dust. If the ports and/or cable ends are dusty, this can affect the connections.