F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Choose an Ethernet cable suitable for your connection needs, considering speed and distance requirements.

Choose an Ethernet cable suitable for your connection needs, considering speed and distance requirements.

Choose an Ethernet cable suitable for your connection needs, considering speed and distance requirements.

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03-09-2025, 05:47 PM
#1
Choose an Ethernet cable suitable for your setup, focusing on speed and compatibility. Look for factors like bandwidth, shielding, and length to ensure reliable performance.
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GustavoAugusto
03-09-2025, 05:47 PM #1

Choose an Ethernet cable suitable for your setup, focusing on speed and compatibility. Look for factors like bandwidth, shielding, and length to ensure reliable performance.

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jklim101
Member
209
03-09-2025, 07:30 PM
#2
What network ports are active? Do you need the wiring to be installed outside, or within a confined space?
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jklim101
03-09-2025, 07:30 PM #2

What network ports are active? Do you need the wiring to be installed outside, or within a confined space?

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xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member
629
03-10-2025, 02:36 PM
#3
I think it's 300 Mbps, the connection won't be set up outside, just within the home.
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xX_IceyWolf_Xx
03-10-2025, 02:36 PM #3

I think it's 300 Mbps, the connection won't be set up outside, just within the home.

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Peedy
Senior Member
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03-17-2025, 11:43 PM
#4
Simple version
Just a few words
Effective now
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Peedy
03-17-2025, 11:43 PM #4

Simple version
Just a few words
Effective now

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black12
Member
65
03-19-2025, 08:11 AM
#5
Cat5e offers speeds up to 1G across long ranges. For future needs involving 10G, consider Cat6a if prices drop later.
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black12
03-19-2025, 08:11 AM #5

Cat5e offers speeds up to 1G across long ranges. For future needs involving 10G, consider Cat6a if prices drop later.

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03-21-2025, 05:11 AM
#6
Cat 5e covers your needs up to 300 feet.
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TheAmericanGuy
03-21-2025, 05:11 AM #6

Cat 5e covers your needs up to 300 feet.

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mentality_man
Member
123
03-22-2025, 12:49 AM
#7
Opt for the top tier available within your budget. Usually, switching from Cat5e to Cat6a only yields minor savings, so choosing the higher standard ensures stronger interference resistance and future-proof bandwidth support. This is especially important for cables intended for long-term use. Upgrading to a faster network won’t make sense if you’ll eventually replace the wiring.
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mentality_man
03-22-2025, 12:49 AM #7

Opt for the top tier available within your budget. Usually, switching from Cat5e to Cat6a only yields minor savings, so choosing the higher standard ensures stronger interference resistance and future-proof bandwidth support. This is especially important for cables intended for long-term use. Upgrading to a faster network won’t make sense if you’ll eventually replace the wiring.

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LeBelinMasque
Member
187
04-02-2025, 12:33 AM
#8
This choice depends on how passionate you are about computing. How many connections do you anticipate needing? What about your colleagues? Creating your own patch cables isn't costly—here are some Home Depot prices: 500 feet cat 5e = $58, 25 cat 5 ends = $10, crimper = $12. With $80 you can produce 500 feet of cat 5e cables (about 12 per set). It's simple and significantly cheaper than buying ready-made. It suits only certain people; just think about it...
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LeBelinMasque
04-02-2025, 12:33 AM #8

This choice depends on how passionate you are about computing. How many connections do you anticipate needing? What about your colleagues? Creating your own patch cables isn't costly—here are some Home Depot prices: 500 feet cat 5e = $58, 25 cat 5 ends = $10, crimper = $12. With $80 you can produce 500 feet of cat 5e cables (about 12 per set). It's simple and significantly cheaper than buying ready-made. It suits only certain people; just think about it...

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golden_fraddy
Member
216
04-02-2025, 06:33 AM
#9
They suggested cat6 Belden cables and thought you might enjoy giving them a shot.
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golden_fraddy
04-02-2025, 06:33 AM #9

They suggested cat6 Belden cables and thought you might enjoy giving them a shot.

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Niall001
Member
170
04-17-2025, 11:27 AM
#10
Cat5e is suitable for now, but if you plan to upgrade later, Cat6 might be better even though it costs more.
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Niall001
04-17-2025, 11:27 AM #10

Cat5e is suitable for now, but if you plan to upgrade later, Cat6 might be better even though it costs more.