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Fiber Internet - Enquiries - 01-09-2023
Hello. I just got fiber internet installed at my home, and I have a few questions about it. I'm paying for 1GB speed for my fiber so my question is, can I get a 10 GBE switch even though my fiber speed is 1GB? I currently have a 5 port 10/100/1000 switch but does getting a 10 GBE switch improve my speeds?
Thanks Brent
RE: Fiber Internet - ed - 01-09-2023
A 10 GBE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) switch can potentially improve the speeds of your network if you have devices that are capable of transferring data at 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). However, the actual speed of your network will depend on several factors, including the speed of your internet connection and the capabilities of your devices.
If you are paying for a 1 Gbps (gigabit per second) fiber internet connection, a 10 GBE switch will not directly increase the speed of your internet connection. The speed of your internet connection is limited by the capabilities of your internet service provider (ISP) and the speed that you are paying for. A 10 GBE switch can potentially improve the speed of your local network by providing faster data transfer speeds between devices on the same network.
However, to benefit from a 10 GBE switch, you need to have devices that are capable of transferring data at 10 Gbps. Most consumer devices, such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, do not have 10 Gbps Ethernet ports and are limited to 1 Gbps or slower speeds. If you have devices that are capable of transferring data at 10 Gbps, such as servers or high-end storage devices, a 10 GBE switch can potentially improve the speeds of your local network.
In general, a 10 GBE switch is not necessary for most home networks and may not provide a significant improvement in speeds if you do not have devices that are capable of transferring data at 10 Gbps. If you are happy with the speeds of your current network, you may not need to upgrade to a 10 GBE switch.
I hope this helps!