[i hope this post hasn't been duplicated -- had problem attaching syslog to the first post.]

 

 

I've assembled an unRaid server based upon a BioStar A780L motherboard and so far it has been a trouble-free experience.  (This is my first install.)

 

However, my built-in NIC is running at 100mbs.  How do I change this (there IS a way to change this, right??)?

 

Syslog is attached.

 

Wayne

 

syslog.txt

The network interface negotiates the speed based on the cabling used and what it is connected to.

 

There is nothing you specifically do to set the speed.  It will use the best it can.

 

You must use properly wired Cat5e or Cat6 cable.  Cat5 is NOT good enough in many cases.  The router or switch you connect to must also be a Gigabyte speed capable port.  If connected to a hub/router, or switch that is only a 100Mb/s thas't the best it will do.

 

If you make your own cables there are two different "standards" for wiring.  One is for LAN use the other for TELEPHONE use.  I have a RJ45 Crimper for making my own cables. It has the TELEPHONE standard illustrated in its case.  The LAN standard is not even mentioned.  If I wired it as per the cover illustration, performance would be dismal, if it would work at all.  The "pairing" for telephone use is very different than for LAN use.  Even if you use the correct wiring standard, if you do not keep the wires twisted all the way into the connector ends, performance may be poor. 

 

Nothing in your syslog shows the connection speed (or anything obviously wrong). 

 

You can see the connection speed by typing:

ethtool eth0

 

You can see if there is noise on the LAN by typing

ifconfig eth0

 

Joe L.

I have a gigabit switch and Cat6 cable.  I've tried changing ports on the switch with no success.  I'll have to try swapping cables with other devices that are negotiating at gigabit and let you know what happens.

If :

 

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/content.php?S_ID=453

 

Is your board, it only lists a 10/100 interface.

If:

 

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/content.php?S_ID=472

 

Is your board, it only lists a 10/100 interface.

 

Answer: You need an add-in Gigabit NIC or a new motherboard with Gigabit NIC.

Yes, I learned this last night.  The thought occurred to me as I was getting into bed.

 

I have to go to Fry's and see what happend.  Of two mobos I specifically said I wanted the one with gigabit rather than hdmi.  Now I wonder if both had 10/100 and it was mislabeled in the display.

 

I only have three expansion slots so I'd rather have gigabit on the mobo -- looks like I'll be swapping.