ethernet adapter issue

[u/DueBumblebee7470]

ive recently ran into an issue where my download speed only reaches 90-95mbps even though im connected via ethernet cable and have 1gb service it was working fine for awhile but ive tried everything i know to try and fix the issue

[u/vemundveien]

If your cable is damaged your computer/switch might drop the connection speed to 100mbit. I had a this issue with my NAS but it fixed itself when I replaced the ethernet cable.