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Asus Router and Mesh system Setup

ROO2020

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I run a GT-AX11000 Pro and two ZenWiFi XT9. See two attachments.

It shows Uplink Type Ethernet
It shows ports 2 and 3 could be improved. Those two ports have new cat6 wiring that runs from Living room XT9 ports to my TV, Google. So my mesh is feeding those two.

I will mention I replaced all Cat5 with Cat6 wiring. Paid an electrician that does this.
My Asus GT AX11000 Pro I run Cat6 lines from the Pro router to both ZenWiFi XT9

My other 50503-140938ZenWiFi XT9 line located in my master bedroom.
It shows Uplink type Wireless-5G, How or why does it show wireless when the Cat6 line runs from the router to the XT9 in Bedroom? It says running great, but sometimes speed drops which may be because it is saying wireless.

I have checked the plugins/connections from Router to the Mesh system, each has the correct line and port.

I am using 1Gig now on my router.
 

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The TV likely has a 100 Mb Ethernet port. Thus it will show needs improved on Asus but is likely running at the full port speed.
Did the electrician test the cables after install? I've found that most electricians haven't a clue about proper network wiring. They can do POTS as that is hard to screw up. But...
Usually there is no reason to replace CAT5 cables as they will still work for 1 GB.
 
The TV likely has a 100 Mb Ethernet port. Thus it will show needs improved on Asus but is likely running at the full port speed.
Did the electrician test the cables after install? I've found that most electricians haven't a clue about proper network wiring. They can do POTS as that is hard to screw up. But...
Usually there is no reason to replace CAT5 cables as they will still work for 1 GB.
Thank you. I replaced lines because the old Cat5 had been through lighting strike when I had damage to most electronics. My son and I ran 7 years ago.
 

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