Some machines I can set the duplex and speeds. Is there any advantage in setting some machines to half duplex and force them to 100base, or is it better to set them all to auto.
Some machines there are no options.
Full duplex 100 Mbps For workstation computer, it is better to use full duplex if your hardware support it. If you use cables other than cat 5, you may have some problems at 100 Mbps. Full duplex will double the speed from 10 to 20 Mbps or 100 to 200 Mbps, because packets are travelling in 2 ways simultaneously. Net is the opinions of its users. Such opinions may not be accurate and they are to be used at your own risk.