Answer | Energy-Efficient Ethernet is a set of enhancements that allow for less power consumption during periods of low data activity. Its purpose is to reduce power consumption by 50% or more while retaining full compatibility with existing equipment. Â This document describes how to enable/disabled EEE in order to help resolve slow speeds.Â
Enable EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
- Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â
NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager.  The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH.  The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1.  For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
 - On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
 - Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6900-AC, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18753 – SBG6900-AC: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
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- Move the mouse cursor over Status on the top menu, and click the Configuration link from the drop-down submenu. The Status - Configuration page will appear.
 - On the Status - Configuration page, Energy Efficient Ethernet - Click the drop-down tab, and select Enabled.
- Click the Save Changes button.Â
 - The Status Box appears. Press OK to reboot the SBG6900-AC and it will apply the changes.Â
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Disable EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
- Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â
NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager.  The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH.  The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1.  For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
 - On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
 - Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6900-AC, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18753 – SBG6900-AC: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
 - Move the mouse cursor over Status on the top menu, and click the Configuration link from the drop-down submenu. The Status - Configuration page will appear.
 - On the Status - Configuration page, Energy Efficient Ethernet - Click the drop-down tab, and select Disabled.
- Click the Save Changes button.Â
 - The Status Box appears. Press OK to reboot the SBG6900-AC and it will apply the changes.Â
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