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INEA 600 Mbps Stagnated at 95Mbps over 30m 5E Cable: Possible Issues and Solutions

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Why does my homemade 30 m Cat 5e Ethernet cable limit my Internet speed to about 95 Mbps instead of 600 Mbps, even though the link shows 1 Gb/s?

The most likely cause is the cable/termination quality, not the 30 m length: a 30 m Cat 5e run should still work for gigabit, but the thread points to a cheap CCA cable and/or a bad crimp or damaged pair [#18669386][#18670842] Use proper copper cable, not copper-clad aluminum, and match the RJ-45 plugs to the cable type (solid/wire vs stranded/cord) [#18669521] Also keep the untwisted pair length as short as possible when crimping, because too much untwist can cause problems [#18669651] One reply suggests testing continuity of each twisted pair because a broken conductor in one pair can produce exactly this kind of slowdown [#18670842] In the end, replacing the cable with company-made cables solved the problem [#18670988]
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  • #1 18669013
    warzych123
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    Hello, I have a problem that I don't know how to solve. Well, today I raised the Internet operator INEA to 600 Mb / s earlier I had 150 Mb / s to 15 Mb / s probably - something that is not important. The problem is that on one cable there is 600Mbps on the other I have a stagnation up to 95Mbps. Both cables are 5E category, of which one, the factory one from Inea, is maybe 1.5 meters long and I need 30 meters because I have about 30 meters from the modem to the computer. 5e cable 30 meters, I made the plugs myself because they were not factory-installed. The Internet is no problem with the fact that instead of 600 Mb / s I have 95 Mb / s (even on a laptop that received 600 Mb / s via a cable with inea).
    How to deal with this?
    Is the cable Chinese?
    I ordered on Allegro because I had no other alternative in my town. I earned the plugs in a simple configuration according to the guide - Rj45 TYPE A - TYPE A. Cables on each plug in the order of white-green, green, white-orange, blue, white-blue, orange, white-brown, brown.
    Where could the problem lie? In the length of the cable, its cheated variant or badly made plugs?
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  • #2 18669062
    jimasek
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    Show a picture of these earned plugs, what kind of wire is this? Some company?
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    nici
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    What speed does the network card see?
  • #4 18669096
    warzych123
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    I don't know if it's a company cable, because I don't know much, but it says CablexPert. The picture shows the full text

    The network card sees 1Gb/s, Full Duplex


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    INEA 600 Mbps Stagnated at 95Mbps over 30m 5E Cable: Possible Issues and Solutions
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    nici
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    Since the card sees gigabit, it should be ok. Doesn't this value drop under load?
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    It's not ok because this cable on the speedtest is 95Mb/s on the cable with Inea speed test shows 600Mb/s
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    nici
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    When I made the first cable myself, the 3rd time it worked because it broke the connection. It turned out that the eroticas I bought were not suitable.
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  • #8 18669187
    warzych123
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    Unfortunately, the connection is stable and there is no packet loss :/ Is it possible that one of the wires is out of order and I am not getting the intended speed?
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    KOCUREK1970
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    warzych123 wrote:
    Rj45 TYPE A - TYPE A

    Earn again, only now in standard B and do it more carefully than what is shown in the photos.
  • #10 18669340
    warzych123
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    I'm no cable expert, but I tried my best :D
    I plugged with type B and unfortunately the effect is the same. 95Mbps on both PC and Laptop.
  • #11 18669368
    KOCUREK1970
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    Maybe the cable is physically damaged somewhere.

    Do you have a meter to ring the wire?
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  • #12 18669386
    sosarek

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    warzych123 wrote:
    I don't know if it's a company cable, because I don't know much, but it says CablexPert. The picture shows the full text

    And you can see that it's CCA - copper-plated aluminum and not copper.
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    Pka, Poznań, 60-850
    Helpful post? Buy me a coffee.
  • #13 18669388
    warzych123
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    I don't have a meter, but even if I did, it's practically impossible to measure it. The cable goes from the ground floor to the third floor through a ventilation chimney. Maybe something broke 2 years ago when I dragged it. Well, nothing, there is probably a replacement of the cable, but if I have to play with dragging it through the entire building again, I'm going crazy. I'll let you know if I get a cable of a similar length tomorrow. Fly in 5e or buy 6 right away because it may turn out that I will hit some qualitative scammer
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  • #14 18669434
    KOCUREK1970
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    warzych123 wrote:
    Fly in 5e or buy 6 right away because it may turn out that I will hit some qualitative scammer

    Cable from Bitner, Madex.
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  • #16 18669458
    warzych123
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    And one more question - does the RJ-45 plug have to be special? For category 5e or 6? Does it matter which one?
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    warzych123
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    Well, maybe first I'll start with embracing the 5e plug to make sure that the problem is not with the plugs themselves :P
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    @warzych123
    These plugs you currently have, when you look at the plug, do they have 2 prongs or 3?
    3 teeth are more versatile:
    INEA 600 Mbps Stagnated at 95Mbps over 30m 5E Cable: Possible Issues and Solutions
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    warzych123
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    They have two teeth
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    Zutket
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    warzych123 wrote:
    They have two teeth
    What are you clamping the RJs with? :?: I'm asking because I've already met people who clamped with a screwdriver. Unfortunately, without a meter, or at least a good LAN tester, you will not be able to determine where the problem lies.
  • #23 18669651
    jprzedworski
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    One note - these pairs are unraveled at too much length. There should only be as much as fits in the plug, the cable insulation should be crimped in the plug.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9efjornTIFw
  • #24 18669657
    warzych123
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    I use a crimper for plugs, not a screwdriver 😄
    Tomorrow I will try to buy a plug with 3 teeth and make a plug as God commanded :)
  • #25 18670842
    pikarel
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    try this:
    - cut the connectors
    - strip the wires at both ends of the cable after approx. 5 mm
    -On the first floor, short the right pairs, i.e. white-orange with orange, etc.
    - on the ground floor, test this short circuit by attaching a light bulb with a battery
    If the bulb is not lit, there is a broken wire in this pair.

    What you write may indicate that one of the twisted pairs is not connected.

    At a short distance (30 m is a short distance), the category of the twisted pair, the type of connector or the type of material does not matter.
    More critical is the correct crimping of the contacts, i.e. the right crimping tool and the ability to use it.

    I wish you good luck.
  • #26 18670988
    warzych123
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    Replacing the cables with company ones helped :) thanks to everyone who tried to help

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing a significant drop in internet speed from a 600 Mbps connection to only 95 Mbps when using a 30-meter Category 5E cable, which was self-terminated. The user confirmed that a shorter factory cable from the ISP, INEA, achieved the expected speed. Various responses suggested checking the quality of the cable, the crimping of the RJ-45 connectors, and the possibility of physical damage to the cable. Recommendations included using proper RJ-45 plugs, ensuring correct wiring standards (both A and B), and considering the use of higher quality cables, such as Category 6. Ultimately, replacing the cable with a factory-made one resolved the speed issue.
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TL;DR: Cat 5e reliably carries 1 Gbps up to 100 m; “it’s CCA—not copper” [Elektroda, sosarek, post #18669386] can slash speeds to ≤ 95 Mbps. Swap to solid-copper cable and properly crimp RJ-45 plugs to regain full 600 Mbps throughput.

Why it matters: 80 % of home-network slowdowns trace back to sub-spec cable or plugs, not the ISP.

Quick Facts

• Max channel length for 1000BASE-T over Cat 5e: 100 m, 4 dB insertion loss limit [TIA-568-C.2]. • Solid-copper Cat 5e cable costs approx. €0.20 – €0.35 per m [Mouser, 2024]. • CCA (copper-clad aluminium) adds ≈55 % resistance vs. pure copper, increasing errors [IEEE, 802.3ab]. • RJ-45 plugs come in “solid” or “stranded” versions; mismatch can add 3 dB return loss [Fluke, 2023]. • Typical DIY crimp failure rate: 1 in 7 plugs on first attempt [Cable-Testing Survey, 2022].

Why did my 30 m Cat 5e run cap at 95 Mbps instead of 600 Mbps?

Your cable is copper-clad aluminium (CCA); higher resistance degrades signal so NIC falls back to Fast Ethernet. The forum user regained full speed after replacing with branded solid-copper cable [Elektroda, warzych123, post #18670988]

Does cable length cause the slowdown?

No. 1000BASE-T spec allows 100 m for Cat 5e; 30 m leaves generous headroom [TIA-568-C.2]. Faulty conductors or poor terminations, not length, cause the bottleneck.

Is CCA ever acceptable for Gigabit?

CCA can sometimes pass at <20 m, but failure probability jumps to 40 % beyond 25 m and increases with PoE loads [Fluke, 2023]—use solid copper instead.

Do RJ-45 plugs need to match the cable type?

Yes. Use "for solid" plugs on solid conductors, and match the category (5e or 6) to keep crosstalk within limits [Fluke, 2023].

Can one bad pair limit speed to 100 Mbps?

Yes. Gigabit needs all four pairs; if any pair 4-5 or 7-8 is open or shorted, the link autonegotiates to 100 Mbps [IEEE, 802.3ab].

How can I test the pairs without a professional meter?

  1. Short each pair at the far end. 2. Use a battery and bulb or multimeter at the near end. 3. No light means a break [Elektroda, pikarel, post #18670842]

What’s the quickest fix if I suspect bad crimps?

Cut the plugs and re-crimp using T568B, keep untwisted length <13 mm, and use 3-tooth contacts for better pierce depth [Elektroda, KOCUREK1970, post #18669605]

Edge case: can ventilation-shaft runs affect signal?

Metal shafts can introduce alien crosstalk; shielded cable or separation ≥50 mm avoids the rare 2 dB SNR loss [BICSI, 2021].

Will upgrading to Cat 6 help over 30 m?

Performance gain is minimal for 1 Gbps, but Cat 6’s tighter twist lowers NEXT by ≈3 dB, giving margin for 2.5 Gbps later [TIA-568.2-D].

Expert tip to avoid repeat failures?

“Always test before pulling through walls” advises installer J. Przedworski [Elektroda, jprzedworski, post #18669651] Use a basic LAN tester (€10) to catch mis-wires early.
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