How to get 1.5Gbps speeds?

carmaster wrote: ↑ Do I just need to purchase a 2.5GBPS ethernet card? Figuring out how to get the 1.5 speeds on Ignite? Thanks.

elgros4 wrote: ↑ On a laptop or desktop ?

carmaster wrote: ↑Desktop

carmaster wrote: ↑Desktop

Redsanta wrote: ↑ Upload speed sucks lol, my bell fibe 1.5 got the same speed as download

middleofnowhere wrote: ↑ Some pitfalls to be aware of:

Ethernet adapters and switches designed for 10 gigE won't necessarily work with 2.5 gigE. 2.5 gigE is a newer standard and equipment designed for 10 gigE might not support 2.5 gigE. Read specifications closely before buying network gear for 2.5 gigE.

You don't need special cables for 2.5 gigE. 2.5 gigE was designed to work with Cat 5e at up to the same 100 meter length limit as gigabit Ethernet. Cat6/Cat6a cables are only needed to get the full permitted cable length (100 meters) with 5 gigE and 10 gigE.

elgros4 wrote: ↑ We don't have Roger here, does the ignite modem include a port that's faster than 1 gig ethernet ?

elgros4 wrote: ↑ We don't have Roger here, does the ignite modem include a port that's faster than 1 gig ethernet ?

• Does anyone have any recommendation on a 2.5GB switch or what features to look for?
• I noticed some of these switches have an extra 10GB SFP port, what are these usually for?
• I only have 4 PCs to hook up on my internal network would a 5 port switch do? Or should I future proof with 8+ ports?
• Is PoE an important feature for a home network? I notice some Access Points will use PoE, is an AP a wireless router replacement?

Gentoo wrote: ↑

• Does anyone have any recommendation on a 2.5GB switch or what features to look for?
• I noticed some of these switches have an extra 10GB SFP port, what are these usually for?
• I only have 4 PCs to hook up on my internal network would a 5 port switch do? Or should I future proof with 8+ ports?
• Is PoE an important feature for a home network? I notice some Access Points will use PoE, is an AP a wireless router replacement?

middleofnowhere wrote: ↑ I can't recommend specific hardware as I'm not in the market for this, however, with regard to your other questions:

10 gig SFP+ ports are intended to be used as uplink ports to connect multiple switches or enterprise-level routers, or to interface with fibre optic. SFP+ fiber interfaces are good to have if you want to run hardwired internet to a detached garage or other outbuilding. SFP+ ports can also be used with some FTTH ISPs (e.g. Telus in some areas) to connect to fibre GPON networks without using a provider-supplied ONT. If none of these scenarios apply to you, you don't need an SFP+ port.

How much you future proof is entirely up to you and your budget. Naturally, you will need enough ports for your hardwired PCs and one port for your ISP's modem/router. It would be a good idea to have some spare ports in case you decide to install your own wireless access points in the future. If you want to centralize all your network wiring in one switch, also make sure you have enough ports for your TVs as well.

PoE adds considerably to the cost of a switch. Unless you have a lot of devices--such as APs or VOIP phones--that need PoE, it's likely more economical to get a non-PoE switch and add PoE injectors as you need them.

Wireless APs are not router replacements. They are just interfaces between wired Ethernet and Wifi. APs don't perform NAT or act as firewalls. APs are used on internal networks (on the LAN-side of a router) to provide wireless coverage. The use case for installing an AP (or APs) in a residential network is if the router can't provide good enough coverage throughout the house.

One thing you haven't mentioned is whether you should buy a dumb or managed ("smart") switch. Buy a managed switch. Even if you don't need the features of a managed switch today, a switch with VLAN support will make it possible to do things like add guest wifi later, serve TV and Internet from the same switch, or segment your LAN to isolate troublemakers (family, guests, etc.....) away from more sensitive parts of your network.

SLee wrote: ↑ The drawback to managed multi-gigabit RJ45 switches is that they are much more expensive than managed gigabit switches. I've been looking for one but they remain in the $200+ to $300+ range and that's only with 2-4 faster ports.

middleofnowhere wrote: ↑ I can't recommend specific hardware as I'm not in the market for this, however, with regard to your other questions:

10 gig SFP+ ports are intended to be used as uplink ports to connect multiple switches or enterprise-level routers, or to interface with fibre optic. SFP+ fiber interfaces are good to have if you want to run hardwired internet to a detached garage or other outbuilding. SFP+ ports can also be used with some FTTH ISPs (e.g. Telus in some areas) to connect to fibre GPON networks without using a provider-supplied ONT. If none of these scenarios apply to you, you don't need an SFP+ port.

How much you future proof is entirely up to you and your budget. Naturally, you will need enough ports for your hardwired PCs and one port for your ISP's modem/router. It would be a good idea to have some spare ports in case you decide to install your own wireless access points in the future. If you want to centralize all your network wiring in one switch, also make sure you have enough ports for your TVs as well.

PoE adds considerably to the cost of a switch. Unless you have a lot of devices--such as APs or VOIP phones--that need PoE, it's likely more economical to get a non-PoE switch and add PoE injectors as you need them.

Wireless APs are not router replacements. They are just interfaces between wired Ethernet and Wifi. APs don't perform NAT or act as firewalls. APs are used on internal networks (on the LAN-side of a router) to provide wireless coverage. The use case for installing an AP (or APs) in a residential network is if the router can't provide good enough coverage throughout the house.

One thing you haven't mentioned is whether you should buy a dumb or managed ("smart") switch. Buy a managed switch. Even if you don't need the features of a managed switch today, a switch with VLAN support will make it possible to do things like add guest wifi later, serve TV and Internet from the same switch, or segment your LAN to isolate troublemakers (family, guests, etc.....) away from more sensitive parts of your network.