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I have a linksys gigabit network with a 10/100 segment. I needed a few more connection options in two other rooms. So I added two 10/100 switches on the same line. At the last switch on this segment, I only get an average of 8MBps. If I remove the middle switch, I get around 11MBps. Is it common to lose performance, albiet a small amount, when connecting switches in a series? Also, if I replace the 10/100 switches with gigabit switches, would I get better performance since my throughput will be way higher than the capabilities of my hardware? BTW, All 4 PC's run XP with gigabit NICs and PMCIA cards. All connected with cat 5e and cat 6. I average around 22MBps when connected directly to my gigabit switch. Not too bad IMO. I use a very simple (and great) network tool called Speedtest by Raccoonworks .
TIA
I have a linksys gigabit network with a 10/100 segment. I needed a few more connection options in two other rooms. So I added two 10/100 switches on the same line. At the last switch on this segment, I only get an average of 8MBps. If I remove the middle switch, I get around 11MBps. Is it common to lose performance, albiet a small amount, when connecting switches in a series? Also, if I replace the 10/100 switches with gigabit switches, would I get better performance since my throughput will be way higher than the capabilities of my hardware? BTW, All 4 PC's run XP with gigabit NICs and PMCIA cards. All connected with cat 5e and cat 6. I average around 22MBps when connected directly to my gigabit switch. Not too bad IMO. I use a very simple (and great) network tool called Speedtest by Raccoonworks .
TIA