EAP 225 and TP-Link TL-SG1005P
Issue with EAP225 – Struggling to Get 1Gbps Connection
Hi everyone, I’ve been facing a frustrating issue with my TP-Link EAP225 access point. Despite using a working cable, it’s been a challenge to get it running at 1Gbps. Here’s the setup and the tests I’ve done:
🔧 Initial Setup:
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Cat5e cable connected to TP-Link TL-SG1005P on port 1
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Switch settings: default recovery and priority
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The AP powered on but only connected at 100 Mbps
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Sometimes it didn’t power on at all
🔁 Tests Performed:
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Rebuilt the cable from scratch → no success
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Tried 5 branded cables and 2 custom-made → some didn’t power the AP
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Switched ports on the switch → no improvement
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When it did connect, speed was stuck at 100 Mbps
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ADSL speed test: max 3 Mbps, dropped to 0.8 Mbps after 15 days
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After rebooting everything, speed returned to 100 Mbps
💡 Unexpected Discovery:
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Found an RJ45 cable (not sure of the spec) that made the AP work at 1Gbps
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Traffic finally passed from the EAP225 Wi-Fi to the switch
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Previously, only the green link light was on, but no traffic passed
🧪 Additional Checks:
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All cables tested with my PC and confirmed working
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Switch TL-SG1005P works perfectly with my PC
📣 Looking for Feedback: Has anyone experienced similar issues with the EAP225? Could this be a compatibility issue between the switch and the AP, or something related to cable quality or connector pins?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated! 🙏