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ROUTERS & SWITCH SPECS - I have a Linksys EA9500 router. I get 950 Mbps down and up to any device hooked to it. I have Ubiquiti  POE PRO 8 channel switch hooked to the router. On the input to the switch it says 10/100. Does that mean that the switch is only capable of maximum 100 Mbps? I think that is my problem since devices hooked to the switch are only showing 95 Mbps. Please set me straight.
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Thanks for that verification. Can you please suggest a  very good poe 8 channel switch or should I make that a separate question?
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There are many. If you're looking to keep your budget manageable, try TP-Link TL-SG1008PE (140W max) for just over 100 bucks, while D-Link DGS-1100 (64W max) can be under a 100 bucks
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Hello David Johnson, please let me confirm that I understand what you are saying. You are telling me that the Ubiquiti switch DOES have gigabit ports? That confuses me. The MGMT input port on that switch is marked 10/100 and not 10/100/1000. The cable is only 6 inches long. I will replace that cable after I post this and see if it helps.
I am going to close this question to the best of my ability and re-post a separate question concerning which new switch I should purchase. Thanks to all.
That is the MGMT port ONLY

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MGMT 10/100 Mbps port used to access the TOUGHSwitch Configuration Interface.
USB Reserved for future use.
Ports 1-8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for switching and PoE (also available for management by default).