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Home broadband capped at 100Mbps fixed with simple router reset

Original: I don't obsess about these things but did a random speed test for our broadband that kept showing we couldn't achieve an

A broadband user ran a speed test and found their fibre connection would not exceed 100Mbps, a limit that went unnoticed during everyday browsing but hurt uploads and backups. After resetting the fibre unit with a paper clip, full speeds returned, likely because the router had negotiated a lower Ethernet link rate. The anecdote is resonating as a reminder to reboot or reset flaky home networking equipment before blaming the provider.

Why now: People frequently share easy fixes for common broadband slowdowns, and the low-effort paper clip reset is a relatable, practical tip.

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• I don't obsess about these things but did a random speed test for our broadband that kept showing we couldn't achieve anything over 100Mbps. I mean you really don't notice unless uploading or backing up things. Just reset the fibre unit thingy with ye olde paper clip and voila… · emsquared@social.coop · 3

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