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    Can a laptop be upgraded like a desktop if it has only fast Ethernet?
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    Using a USB to RJ45 dongle can do the trick. However, if it's connected to a USB 2.0 port, theoretically max speed would be 450 Mbps, so a USB 3.0 is required to achieve actual Gigabit speed.
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    My office currently has older 10/100 Ethernet switches, but the computer is gigabit ready. Do I just need to install a gigabit Ethernet switch?
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    Yes, you will need a gigabit Ethernet switch. You may also need to upgrade your cabling to at least Cat 5e cables.
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    I have an older desktop. I have an ISP supply of 150mb/s. Currently I have a 100mb/s network card. Best Buy told me that I have to upgrade my motherboard. If I buy a gigabit network card, will that allow the desktop to get the speeds I am paying for?
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    If your cables and your router(if you have your own) are up to the task, then yes. They told you about the motherboard because it has a built in network card. Get a pci NIC and you are good to go.
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    I just got 1 gig internet and my computer is compatible. However, I am still only getting 200 mb/s. Could anything else be stopping the connection besides the ethernet hardware and software?
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    There might be something large downloading, but that is probably not the case. I would recommend contacting your ISP to ensure that the connection was established correctly.
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    I do not understand number 9 and 10. What is the connection of your ISP and speed test with the Ethernet?
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    Your download and upload speed is only as fast as you get from your ISP. The internet speedtest will help you see what those download and upload speeds are.
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