100 mbps instead of 1000mbps

kden78

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Sep 15, 2015
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So i've tested without the router directly from my fiber ethernet output (wall) to my pc and i get my 250mbps that i pay for, but when i connect my router Netgear R6100 AC1200 suddenly my local area connection drops to 100mbps? i use cat5e it works i've seen it but with the router it struggles
 

kden78

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Sep 15, 2015
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4,510


im so stupid ty but a wierd thing is im still getting 100/100 through the router lol is that normal? and can i do anything about it buy a 1gbps switch but still use the router to or something?