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08-10-2010, 04:03 PM #1
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No gigabit connection between mini & extreme baseI recently picked up a used Extreme Base Station (a1143). This is the model that supports gigabit ethernet connections. I have my mini connected via ethernet and when I run network utility and check the link speed, it only shows as 100 mbits/s. Is there something I need to setup in Airport utility or in the mini to get the gigabit connection? I assumed that the compatible hardware would recognize each other. Am I wrong?
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08-13-2010, 05:10 AM #2
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Is there a switch somewhere in the circuit?
I had a similar problem until I realised that the switch I was using to source several machines, was only 10/100mb/s
Just woke up dumb that day...but I'm better now!
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08-13-2010, 05:17 AM #3
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I did the same thing a while back and spent a few days troubleshooting only to realize I had picked an old 10/100 cable out of my cable drawer. Replaced it (after I bought a new NIC
that's still sitting in the box unused), and problem solved.
I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth.
In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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08-13-2010, 05:24 AM #4
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I agree with Bobtomay. Could very well be the cable. How long a run is it from the AE to the Mini?
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08-13-2010, 07:03 AM #5
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I don't know if this will be of any use to you, but I noticed in your equipment spec that your Mac Mini used to be a 1.5GHz version before you upgraded the proc.
This version, from late 2005, only had a 10/100 NIC
Could be the cause of the problem....
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08-13-2010, 01:11 PM #6
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Mac mini (Core Solo)
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP34
I thought that might be a possibility also but no, it's Gigabit.
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08-13-2010, 01:24 PM #7
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Grumbles "Well it wasn't in 2005" dammit
Oh well...I'll have to keep thinking then
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08-13-2010, 02:12 PM #8
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No switches. Just a 10' cable between router and the mini. Mini is gigabit equipped. Do I need a "gigabit" cable?? I thought it is just a standard cat-5??
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08-13-2010, 03:18 PM #9
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1000Base-T (Gigabit) should have CAT-5e and not just plain Cat-5. If it's a short run most of the Cat-5 I have here will work, but on a longer run you might just get a 100 connect. Did you build the cable or is it a factory made cable?
Edit: opps, just saw the 10' after I saved the message.
Reason I asked if was a factory made cable is any fault will keep it from connecting at the Gigabit Speed.
I have some poorly made cables 15' or so that refused to allow a Gigabit connect.
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08-13-2010, 06:38 PM #10
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The one I was using was a 6' CAT5, and I'd probably had the thing since before there was gigabit.
I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth.
In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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08-13-2010, 07:19 PM #11
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Thanks guys. I will pick up an (e) cable and give it a try.
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mini 2.0ghz - 32gb iPhone 4
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