Will this router support 2.5gbe on the 10gbe WAN ports and not fall back to gigabit? My other networking hardware that I plan to pair this with does not support 10 gigabit. null

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This is not defined in the spec listed online for this product, but the answer is: likely yes. Most modern 10G interfaces support 5/2.5 Gbe rates. 
Further, 2.5Gb internet is becoming a somewhat reasonable option from some ISPs , while 10Gbps internet drops are very hard to find. Likely TP-link considered this.

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It should default to whatever link speed both interfaces support.

I’ve got a CAT 7 switch, CAT 8 in the walls, and only a handful of 10GB NICs.

Trying to get this to upgrade and hopefully be set for a while.

ShepDad · Answer

It will depend on if the ASIC used for the port supports that function.  It may, and is worth a try, but it is equally likely that it will not.

“Will this router support 2.5gbe on the 10gbe WAN ports and not fall back to gigabit? My other networking hardware that I plan to pair this with does not support 10 gigabit.”

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