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sunofmars67
Member
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03-04-2024, 09:37 AM
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For new Ethernet cables, Cat 6 or better is recommended. You currently have some Cat 5 cables, so I’m curious about their maximum performance. I heard Cat 5 cables can handle up to 100Mbps, but they might also work at higher speeds. Are others using such cables and achieving smooth speeds without issues?
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sunofmars67
03-04-2024, 09:37 AM #1

For new Ethernet cables, Cat 6 or better is recommended. You currently have some Cat 5 cables, so I’m curious about their maximum performance. I heard Cat 5 cables can handle up to 100Mbps, but they might also work at higher speeds. Are others using such cables and achieving smooth speeds without issues?

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jortsport
Junior Member
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03-04-2024, 01:48 PM
#2
Minimum now a days is Cat 5e which supports 1Gb/sec. I don't see a reason to go below that in almost any scenario.
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jortsport
03-04-2024, 01:48 PM #2

Minimum now a days is Cat 5e which supports 1Gb/sec. I don't see a reason to go below that in almost any scenario.

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Perithia
Junior Member
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03-11-2024, 01:12 AM
#3
CAT5e supports up to 10Gb/s over short ranges (beyond standard specs) and is more than sufficient for 1GbE/2.5GbE connections. If your setup matches, go ahead—use it. It works fine and saves you money.
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Perithia
03-11-2024, 01:12 AM #3

CAT5e supports up to 10Gb/s over short ranges (beyond standard specs) and is more than sufficient for 1GbE/2.5GbE connections. If your setup matches, go ahead—use it. It works fine and saves you money.

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XxGrenidierXx
Posting Freak
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03-11-2024, 07:35 AM
#4
CAT 5 isn't dependable for stable Gigabit speeds; 5e is the best option to go for. It makes no sense to use anything below CAT 6 now, particularly when running cables through walls. The price difference between 6 and 5e isn't huge, but if you're using 5e in a home setup, it should work just fine.
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XxGrenidierXx
03-11-2024, 07:35 AM #4

CAT 5 isn't dependable for stable Gigabit speeds; 5e is the best option to go for. It makes no sense to use anything below CAT 6 now, particularly when running cables through walls. The price difference between 6 and 5e isn't huge, but if you're using 5e in a home setup, it should work just fine.

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FoxX_MC
Member
107
03-19-2024, 04:55 AM
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Cheap bulk Ethernet cables are readily available. Avoid spending extra time searching for savings by using outdated Cat5 cables. Both Amazon and Monoprice offer affordable bulk purchases. Monoprice also provides well-priced finished cables.
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FoxX_MC
03-19-2024, 04:55 AM #5

Cheap bulk Ethernet cables are readily available. Avoid spending extra time searching for savings by using outdated Cat5 cables. Both Amazon and Monoprice offer affordable bulk purchases. Monoprice also provides well-priced finished cables.

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Fred10244
Posting Freak
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03-23-2024, 04:31 PM
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I can purchase CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables, but the ones I'm considering are brand new without labels. I'm planning to test them over short distances from the modem/router to connected devices. The current internet connection uses a CAT 5e UTP external cable.
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Fred10244
03-23-2024, 04:31 PM #6

I can purchase CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables, but the ones I'm considering are brand new without labels. I'm planning to test them over short distances from the modem/router to connected devices. The current internet connection uses a CAT 5e UTP external cable.