AP/Switch bottle neck query?

[Enquiries]

I'm being sold a solution with AP's that One 2.5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet port but selling me switches with 1GB ports. How does that work?

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It's important to ensure that the networking equipment you choose is compatible and provides the necessary speed and bandwidth for your specific requirements. If you are being sold access points (APs) that have a 2.5 Gbps multigigabit Ethernet port but are being recommended switches with 1 Gbps ports, there are a few factors to consider.

Firstly, it's worth confirming the overall network architecture and the purpose of the 2.5 Gbps port on the AP. The 2.5 Gbps port on the AP is designed to support higher data transfer speeds for devices that have multigigabit Ethernet capabilities, such as certain high-performance laptops or access points daisy-chained together. This port can provide faster connectivity if your devices support it.

However, it's essential to note that the maximum speed of your network will be determined by the slowest component in the chain. If the switches you are considering have 1 Gbps ports, they will limit the network speed to 1 Gbps, even if the APs have a higher-capacity port. This means that the devices connected to the APs will not be able to utilize the full potential of the 2.5 Gbps port unless the switches are upgraded to support higher speeds.

To take full advantage of the 2.5 Gbps port on the APs, you would need to use switches that have compatible multigigabit Ethernet ports, such as 2.5 Gbps or higher. These switches will allow for the higher speeds and prevent any bottlenecking in your network infrastructure.