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hpy
Asked: 2011-04-09 10:57:50 +0800 CST

Will 100 Mbps client slow down 1000 Mbps network?

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Newbie question:

We are planning to setup a LAN in our lab, and are looking at gigabit ethernet switches. A couple of our older computers have 100 Mbps ethernet, will they slow down the whole network when all other devices are 1000 Mbps? If so, what can I do to prevent this problem? What specific features should I look for to keep my network speed as fast as possible even with a few "stragglers"?

Thanks.

switch gigabit-ethernet local-area-network

2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    No, only the 100/mb clients to the switch will be affected. However, you need Cat5e minimum to run gigabit (Cat6 is certified to run gigabit speeds). So if all your cabling is Cat5, then a gigabit switch won't do you any good.

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  2. No, they wont. Only transfers to/from those clients will be 100mbit

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