I have 1 Gig Fios Internet Plan. When service was started, I got G3100 router and E3200 Extender. Technician installed a Splitter into my main router and a Coaxial Cable to Extender in my office upstairs. I connect my Kensington SD5750T Thunderbolt 4 Dual4K Dock to my Laptop using standard RJ45 Ethernet Cable. Internet connection is lost frequently and have to reboot. I also tried connecting RJ45 from Extender directly to Laptop, same result.
Fios tech support told me Coaxial cable is slow and should be replaced with Ethernet Cable? I told them I rely on Fios' tech for what's the best option. They are asking for $99 charge for tech to come and fix stuff.
They asked me to try CAT 8 cable for more stable connection.
Has anyone tried connecting G3100 to E3200 via Coaxial cable or Ethernet Cable? What was your experience? I run speed tests. At night I get 940 down and 900 up. But that's useless if in the middle of my Teams calls there is no Internet connection...Frustrating like hell... Any pointers will be greatly appreciated.
CAT 8 cable isn't really needed for Fios service. CAT 6A works well. 🙂
I have three E3200s connected to a G3100 using Ethernet cable, and my Internet service is rock steady with up & down speeds of 900+. 🙂
I think you need a better cable. Not necessarily a higher category, but better crimped cable. Cat 5e is perfectly fine for speeds up to 2.5Gbps. Cat 6a is good for 10Gbps. I don't think Cat 8 is ever needed.
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