No gigabit connection between mini & extreme base

brairden · brairden #1 (**permalink**)

08-10-2010, 05:03 PM

I 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?

darkslide · darkslide #2 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 06:10 AM

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!

bobtomay · bobtomay #3 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 06:17 AM

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.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #4 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 06:24 AM

I agree with Bobtomay. Could very well be the cable. How long a run is it from the AE to the Mini?

darkslide · darkslide #5 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 08:03 AM

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....

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 02:11 PM

Mac mini (Core Solo)

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP34

I thought that might be a possibility also but no, it's Gigabit.

darkslide · darkslide #7 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 02:24 PM

Grumbles "Well it wasn't in 2005" dammit

Oh well...I'll have to keep thinking then

brairden · brairden #8 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 03:12 PM

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??

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #9 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 04:18 PM

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.

bobtomay · bobtomay #10 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 07:38 PM

The one I was using was a 6' CAT5, and I'd probably had the thing since before there was gigabit.

brairden · brairden #11 (**permalink**)

08-13-2010, 08:19 PM

Thanks guys. I will pick up an (e) cable and give it a try.

brairden #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 252 Mac Specs: 2 iMacs, 1 MBP, 1 UMB, 1 mini	08-10-2010, 05:03 PM I 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? 15" 2.53ghz i5 MacBook Pro (2010) 8gb, 500gb HD - 60gb OWC SSD 13" 2.4ghz MacBook Unibody (late 2008) 4gb, 250gb 24" 2.4ghz Aluminum iMac (mid 2007) 3gb, 1tb mini 2.0ghz - 32gb iPhone 4
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dtravis7 #4 (permalink)
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brairden #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 252 Mac Specs: 2 iMacs, 1 MBP, 1 UMB, 1 mini	08-13-2010, 03:12 PM 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?? 15" 2.53ghz i5 MacBook Pro (2010) 8gb, 500gb HD - 60gb OWC SSD 13" 2.4ghz MacBook Unibody (late 2008) 4gb, 250gb 24" 2.4ghz Aluminum iMac (mid 2007) 3gb, 1tb mini 2.0ghz - 32gb iPhone 4
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dtravis7 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 28,080 Mac Specs: iMac 2.4 C2D 10.10.2, iMac 2.16 C2d 10.6.8, Macbook2007 10.8.4, Mac Mini 10.8.4, iPhone 3GS Note 8!!	08-13-2010, 04:18 PM 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. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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darkslide #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 10, 2010 Location: Auch, France Posts: 20 Mac Specs: iMac 27" C2D 8Gb, MBP I5, 2010 15" HD 4Gb, MacMini Server C2D, 4Gb Snow Leopard everywhere	08-13-2010, 06:10 AM 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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darkslide #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 10, 2010 Location: Auch, France Posts: 20 Mac Specs: iMac 27" C2D 8Gb, MBP I5, 2010 15" HD 4Gb, MacMini Server C2D, 4Gb Snow Leopard everywhere	08-13-2010, 08:03 AM 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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darkslide #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 10, 2010 Location: Auch, France Posts: 20 Mac Specs: iMac 27" C2D 8Gb, MBP I5, 2010 15" HD 4Gb, MacMini Server C2D, 4Gb Snow Leopard everywhere	08-13-2010, 02:24 PM Grumbles "Well it wasn't in 2005" dammit Oh well...I'll have to keep thinking then
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bobtomay #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 25,519 Mac Specs: 15" MBP '06 2.33 C2D 4GB 10.7; 13" MBA '11 1.8 i7 4GB 10.10; 21" iMac '13 2.9 i5 8GB 10.10; 5s & 5c	08-13-2010, 07:38 PM 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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brairden #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 252 Mac Specs: 2 iMacs, 1 MBP, 1 UMB, 1 mini	08-13-2010, 08:19 PM Thanks guys. I will pick up an (e) cable and give it a try. 15" 2.53ghz i5 MacBook Pro (2010) 8gb, 500gb HD - 60gb OWC SSD 13" 2.4ghz MacBook Unibody (late 2008) 4gb, 250gb 24" 2.4ghz Aluminum iMac (mid 2007) 3gb, 1tb mini 2.0ghz - 32gb iPhone 4
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