Discuss strategies for building professional connections online.
Discuss strategies for building professional connections online.
Again, Cat7 isn't widely recognized as a standard. Many businesses are misleading customers by labeling their cables as Cat7, but these aren't the highest quality options. Opt for Cat6a if you require 10 Gbps, or Cat6 if 1 Gbps suffices. Keep in mind that Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a can handle speeds up to 100 meters. As long as you're within that range, it's fine. For higher speeds, consider Fiber Optic solutions.
Network devices operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps. This is the standard setup. If a cable is damaged, you might only reach 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps because full performance requires all eight wires for 1 Gbps. They label it as 10/100/1000 to show the possible speeds. Speaking of these speeds, they’re typical for consumer equipment. Enterprise systems can achieve higher rates, but that involves fiber and SFP ports—areas I’m not very familiar with. What matters most is determining the required link speed between points. Keep in mind, every network item must match your desired speeds; otherwise, you won’t get them. For example, if you need 10 Gbps between a PC and a server, both devices need a 10 Gbps networking card, and you should use Cat6a or fiber cables. If a switch is involved, it must support 10 Gbps ports. In reality, 10 Gbps equipment usually doesn’t improve your internet speed.
Could you confirm if you're connecting directly from the switch to the modem using Cat6A, and then extending that to other devices with Cat6 cables? That way I can give you the best guidance for speed.
Cat 5e would suffice for that. It supports up to 1 Gbps too. Cat6a is a bit excessive unless you need it. Still, all these standards use the same RJ45 connector and work with any devices. Keep in mind your modem/router/computer likely can't exceed 1 Gbps, and your ISP probably won’t offer more than that either.
The goal is to eliminate dropped packets during gameplay. My ping and speed are normal, but packets keep disappearing. It seems the wireless connection might be the issue rather than another factor.
If you want to check if it's the wireless issue, you can temporarily move a PC close to the modem, connect it with a cable, and see if that resolves the problem (it should). I'm also more interested in how you intend to run 10m of cable throughout your home. haha
When there is a will there is a way. I got a 50 footer wrapped around my room connected to a switch, for my Plex Transcode box and HD Homerun.