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Here's a filtered table showing only the physical network devices from your setup:

Interface Vendor Driver Version Location (Mainboard/USB Port) Supported Capabilities Speed Duplex Link Detected
enp5s0 Intel (Example) e1000e v3.8.4 Mainboard Ethernet Port 10/100/1000baseT Half/Full Duplex, Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN 1000 Mb/s Full Yes
enp8s0 Realtek r8169 v2.3LK-NAPI PCIe Slot on Mainboard 10/100/1000baseT Half/Full Duplex, Auto-negotiation, MDI-X Auto 1000 Mb/s Full Yes
enxc4411eb4c2da Realtek r8152 v2.15.0 USB Port (External USB Adapter) 10/100/1000baseT Half/Full Duplex, Auto-negotiation 100 Mb/s Full Yes

Explanation of Columns:

  • Interface: Name of the network interface.
  • Vendor: Manufacturer of the network interface.
  • Driver Version: The driver used to interface with the network hardware.
  • Location (Mainboard/USB Port): Indicates whether the NIC is integrated on the mainboard, in a PCIe slot, or connected via USB.
  • Supported Capabilities: Features supported by the NIC, such as supported speeds, duplex modes, auto-negotiation, etc.
  • Speed: Current operational speed of the interface.
  • Duplex: Indicates whether the network connection supports full or half duplex.
  • Link Detected: Whether the network interface detects a physical link.

This table lists only the physical devices, omitting the virtual interfaces and bridges.

Here is a summary of your network interfaces, including their MAC addresses, IP addresses (if available), drivers, and capabilities:

Interface MAC Address IP Address Driver Firmware Version Speed Duplex Supports Auto-Negotiation Features
lo 00:00:00:00:00:00 127.0.0.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Loopback
enp8s0 40:AE:30:05:69:4D DHCP/Static r8169 rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15 1000 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enp5s0 D8:CB:8A:1C:62:86 Not detected igb 3.25, 0x800005cd Unknown Unknown Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enx00e04c680451 00:E0:4C:68:04:51 DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-4 v2 02/07/20 100 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enxc4411eb4c2da C4:41:1E:B4:C2:DA DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 100 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enxc4411eb4c378 C4:41:1E:B4:C3:78 DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 1000 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
vmbr0_home 40:AE:30:05:69:4D Bridge bridge N/A 1000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload
vmbr2_adm CA:8D:D4:E2:3A:12 Bridge bridge N/A 10000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload, segmentation-offload
tap102i0 32:29:34:9A:B7:F7 Virtual Tap tun N/A 10000 Mb/s Full No checksum-offload, segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
fwbr102i0 FA:75:BB:1C:1E:84 Bridge bridge N/A 10000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload, segmentation-offload

Notes:

  • lo: Loopback interface, used for internal communication within the host.
  • enp8s0: Physical interface using the r8169 driver. Supports 1 Gbps full-duplex and various offloads.
  • enp5s0: Physical interface using the igb driver, but speed and link status are unknown.
  • enx00e04c680451, enxc4411eb4c2da, enxc4411eb4c378: USB NICs using the r8152 driver. All support various offloads, but they differ in speed and firmware versions.
  • vmbr0_home, vmbr2_adm: Bridged interfaces using the bridge driver, commonly used in virtualized environments.
  • tap102i0: A virtual TAP interface used for networking virtual machines or containers.
  • fwbr102i0: Another bridged interface for internal network management.

This table captures the essential information about each interface, including their capabilities and configuration status. If you need any more specific details or adjustments, feel free to ask!

I've updated the table with the IP address information for the enp5s0 interface. Here is the updated summary:

Interface MAC Address IP Address Driver Firmware Version Speed Duplex Supports Auto-Negotiation Features
lo 00:00:00:00:00:00 127.0.0.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Loopback
enp8s0 40:AE:30:05:69:4D DHCP/Static r8169 rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15 1000 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enp5s0 D8:CB:8A:1C:62:86 192.168.88.254/24 igb 3.25, 0x800005cd 1000 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enx00e04c680451 00:E0:4C:68:04:51 DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-4 v2 02/07/20 100 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enxc4411eb4c2da C4:41:1E:B4:C2:DA DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 100 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
enxc4411eb4c378 C4:41:1E:B4:C3:78 DHCP/Static r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 1000 Mb/s Full Yes rx-checksumming, tx-checksumming, scatter-gather, tcp-segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
vmbr0_home 40:AE:30:05:69:4D Bridge bridge N/A 1000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload
vmbr2_adm CA:8D:D4:E2:3A:12 Bridge bridge N/A 10000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload, segmentation-offload
tap102i0 32:29:34:9A:B7:F7 Virtual Tap tun N/A 10000 Mb/s Full No checksum-offload, segmentation-offload, vlan-offload
fwbr102i0 FA:75:BB:1C:1E:84 Bridge bridge N/A 10000 Mb/s Unknown No vlan-offload, checksum-offload, segmentation-offload

Updates:

  • enp5s0: Now has an IP address of 192.168.88.254/24, dynamically assigned. The link is up with full duplex at 1000 Mb/s.

If there are any further details or changes you would like to make, please let me know!

To determine if the drivers and firmware you are using are the latest and unlock all the capabilities for your network interface cards (NICs), let's analyze each NIC based on the information provided and general guidance.

1. Driver and Firmware Status Check

Here's a summary of the drivers and firmware currently installed:

Interface Driver Version Firmware Version
enp8s0 r8169 6.8.12-1-pve rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15
enp5s0 igb 6.8.12-1-pve 3.25, 0x800005cd
enx00e04c680451 r8152 v1.12.13 rtl8153a-4 v2 02/07/20
enxc4411eb4c2da r8152 v1.12.13 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20
enxc4411eb4c378 r8152 v1.12.13 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20

2. Driver and Firmware Analysis

  1. Realtek NICs (enx00e04c680451, enxc4411eb4c2da, enxc4411eb4c378)

    • Driver: r8152 version v1.12.13
    • Firmware: rtl8153a series (rtl8153a-4 and rtl8153a-3)

    Analysis:

    • The r8152 driver is the appropriate driver for Realtek USB Ethernet adapters (RTL8152/RTL8153). The version v1.12.13 is relatively recent, but it's crucial to check if a newer version is available on the Realtek website.
    • For the rtl8153a firmware, versions v2 02/07/20 are also reasonably current. However, newer firmware might be available that could unlock additional capabilities like more efficient power management or higher speeds. Check Realtek's support site to confirm.

  2. Intel NIC (enp5s0)

    • Driver: igb version 6.8.12-1-pve
    • Firmware: 3.25, 0x800005cd

    Analysis:

    • The igb driver is suitable for Intel Gigabit Ethernet adapters. The driver version 6.8.12-1-pve seems to match the Proxmox version you're running (6.8.12). However, checking the latest version on the Intel Download Center would ensure you're using the most up-to-date driver.
    • The firmware version 3.25, 0x800005cd might be outdated. Intel occasionally updates NIC firmware to fix bugs, improve performance, and unlock additional features. You can verify this against the latest firmware available from Intel.

  3. Realtek NIC (enp8s0)

    • Driver: r8169 version 6.8.12-1-pve
    • Firmware: rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15

    Analysis:

    • The r8169 driver is the standard Linux driver for Realtek PCI-E Ethernet adapters. The version 6.8.12-1-pve matches your Proxmox version.
    • The firmware version rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15 is likely outdated. Newer firmware versions might provide better stability, performance improvements, or additional features. Check the Realtek website to see if a more recent version is available.

3. Unlocking Capabilities

Updating drivers and firmware to the latest version might unlock new capabilities, such as:

  • Improved performance and efficiency (e.g., better throughput, reduced latency)
  • Enhanced power management and reduced power consumption
  • Support for advanced features like VLAN tagging, advanced offloading (TCP segmentation, GRE offload, etc.), Wake-on-LAN, etc.

4. Recommendations

  1. Check the Latest Versions:

    • Visit the manufacturer's website for each NIC (Realtek for r8152 and r8169, Intel for igb) to confirm if newer drivers or firmware versions are available.

  2. Install Updates:

    • If newer drivers or firmware are available, consider installing them. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

  3. Testing and Validation:

    • After updating, test the network performance and validate the capabilities using tools like ethtool or iperf3. Check if any previously unavailable features are now enabled.

Conclusion

Your current setup uses reasonably recent drivers, but checking for updates is always advisable to ensure optimal performance and compatibility. Upgrading to the latest drivers and firmware can unlock enhanced features and improve the overall performance and stability of your network interfaces.

Here's the updated table of all your NICs, including their MAC addresses, IP addresses, drivers, capabilities, and their physical locations based on the USB ports:

Interface MAC Address IP Address Driver Firmware Version Bus Info/USB Location Speed Capabilities
enp8s0 40:AE:30:05:69:4D N/A r8169 rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15 0000:08:00.0 1 Gbit/s Wake-on-LAN, RX/TX checksumming, VLAN offload
enp5s0 D8:CB:8A:1C:62:86 192.168.88.254/24 igb 3.25, 0x800005cd 0000:05:00.0 1 Gbit/s Wake-on-LAN, RX/TX checksumming, GRO, TSO
enx00e04c680451 00:E0:4C:68:04:51 N/A r8152 rtl8153a-4 v2 02/07/20 USB: Bus 04, Port 1 100 Mbit/s RX/TX checksumming, GRO, TSO
enxc4411eb4c2da C4:41:1E:B4:C2:DA N/A r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 USB: Bus 03, Port 11 100 Mbit/s RX/TX checksumming, GRO, TSO
enxc4411eb4c378 C4:41:1E:B4:C3:78 N/A r8152 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 USB: Bus 08, Port 1 1 Gbit/s RX/TX checksumming, GRO, TSO
vmbr0_home 40:AE:30:05:69:4D N/A bridge N/A N/A 1 Gbit/s RX/TX VLAN offload
vmbr2_adm CA:8D:D4:E2:3A:12 N/A bridge N/A N/A 10 Gbit/s RX/TX VLAN offload, TSO
tap102i0 32:29:34:9A:B7:F7 N/A tun 1.6 tap 10 Gbit/s TSO, GRO, RX/TX checksumming
fwbr102i0 FA:75:BB:1C:1E:84 N/A bridge N/A N/A 10 Gbit/s RX/TX VLAN offload, TSO

Key Points:

  • Physical Location of USB NICs:
    • enx00e04c680451 is connected to USB Bus 04, Port 1.
    • enxc4411eb4c2da is connected to USB Bus 03, Port 11.
    • enxc4411eb4c378 is connected to USB Bus 08, Port 1.

This table now provides a comprehensive overview of all NICs, including their MAC addresses, IP addresses, drivers, firmware versions, bus information or USB location, speed, and capabilities.

To verify if the NIC connected to the USB 3.1 port supports more speed, let's first identify the USB port layout and where the NICs are connected. Based on your lsusb -t output, here's a revised overview:

Updated USB NIC Mapping:

USB Bus Port Device ID NIC Type Driver Speed Comments
Bus 08 Port 1 Device 002 Linksys Gigabit Ethernet Adapter r8152 5000M USB 3.0 (Rear)
Bus 06 Port 3 Device 002 Realtek RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter r8152 5000M USB 3.0 (Rear)
Bus 04 Port 3 Device 002 Linksys Gigabit Ethernet Adapter r8152 5000M USB 3.1 (Rear)

Observations:

  1. Linksys NIC on USB 3.1 Port (Bus 04):

    • The NIC connected to Bus 04, Port 3, is a Linksys Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
    • It is connected to a USB 3.1 port (10 Gbps), but it is still showing a speed of 5000M (5 Gbps).

  2. No Improvement in Speed:

    • Even though one of the NICs is connected to the USB 3.1 port, it is not operating at 10 Gbps. The output from lsusb -t shows it is still running at 5000M, indicating it is limited to USB 3.0 speeds.

Possible Reasons:

  1. NIC Limitation:

    • The Linksys NIC may not support speeds higher than 5 Gbps, even when connected to a USB 3.1 port.

  2. Cable or Port Compatibility:

    • Ensure the USB cable and port are fully compliant with USB 3.1 specifications. Some cables and ports may only support USB 3.0 speeds despite being labeled USB 3.1.

  3. Driver or Firmware Constraints:

    • The drivers (r8152) may have limitations or might not fully support the 10 Gbps speeds of USB 3.1. Consider checking for driver updates or firmware patches for the NIC.

Next Steps:

  1. Check Driver and Firmware Updates:

    • Verify if there are updated drivers or firmware for the Linksys NICs that support USB 3.1 speeds (10 Gbps).

  2. Test with a Different USB 3.1 Device:

    • Connect another USB 3.1 device to the port to check if it operates at the expected 10 Gbps speed. This can confirm if the port is functioning correctly at higher speeds.

  3. Monitor System Logs:

    • Check system logs (dmesg or /var/log/syslog) after connecting the NIC to the USB 3.1 port for any messages indicating why it might be limited to 5 Gbps.

Would you like to proceed with any of these suggestions?

Here's an updated summary of the network interfaces on your system based on the latest output provided. I've focused on the relevant information, particularly the interfaces with a "Link detected: yes" status and their capabilities.

Updated NIC Interface Summary

Interface Driver Version Firmware Version MAC Address Speed Duplex Port Link Detected Bus Info Comments
lo - - - 00:00:00:00:00:00 - - Loopback Yes - Loopback interface
enp8s0 r8169 6.8.12-1-pve rtl8168h-2_0.0.2 02/26/15 40:ae:30:05:69:4d 1000Mb/s Full Twisted Pair Yes 0000:08:00.0 Integrated NIC, USB 3.0 (Rear)
enp5s0 igb 6.8.12-1-pve 3.25, 0x800005cd d8:cb:8a:1c:62:86 1000Mb/s Full Twisted Pair Yes 0000:05:00.0 Intel Gigabit Ethernet, link detected
enxc4411eb4c2da r8152 v1.12.13 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 c4:41:1e:b4:c2:da 100Mb/s Full MII Yes usb-0000:00:14.0-3 USB 3.0 (Rear), Realtek NIC
enxc4411eb4c378 r8152 v1.12.13 rtl8153a-3 v2 02/07/20 c4:41:1e:b4:c3:78 1000Mb/s Full MII Yes usb-0000:07:00.0-1 USB 3.1 (Rear), Linksys NIC
vmbr0_home bridge 2.3 N/A 40:ae:30:05:69:4d 1000Mb/s Unknown Other Yes N/A Bridge interface
vmbr2_adm bridge 2.3 N/A 3a:38:92:69:30:e7 10000Mb/s Unknown Other Yes N/A Administrative bridge interface
tap102i0 tun 1.6 - ca:24:67:65:d4:39 10000Mb/s Full Twisted Pair Yes tap Virtual TAP interface
fwbr102i0 bridge 2.3 N/A 72:05:ad:fc:81:31 10000Mb/s Unknown Other Yes N/A Bridge interface for firewall

Observations:

  1. USB NICs:

    • enxc4411eb4c2da (Realtek NIC) is operating at 100Mb/s on a USB 3.0 port. This suggests a possible limitation or compatibility issue as USB 3.0 can theoretically support up to 5Gbps.
    • enxc4411eb4c378 (Linksys NIC) is operating at 1000Mb/s on a USB 3.1 port, which is expected since USB 3.1 supports higher speeds.

  2. Integrated NICs:

    • Both enp8s0 and enp5s0 are operating at 1000Mb/s with full duplex, indicating they are functioning correctly.

  3. Bridge Interfaces:

    • vmbr0_home and vmbr2_adm are virtual bridge interfaces. vmbr2_adm is set up at 10Gb/s, which aligns with the virtual network configuration.

  4. Virtual Interfaces:

    • The TAP and firewall bridge interfaces (tap102i0, fwbr102i0) are configured correctly with their respective speeds.

Conclusion:

Your NICs are currently detected and appear to be functioning correctly, with appropriate drivers and configurations. If you want to optimize the connection speeds for the USB NICs, consider ensuring they are plugged into the highest-speed ports available (like USB 3.1) and checking for any possible firmware updates or configuration changes.