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Moonberry011
Junior Member
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02-18-2023, 03:23 PM
#1
You're considering switching from WiFi to Ethernet for your PC. Since your walls only have Cat5e ports, you'll need to check if Cat6 cables offer better performance over those connections. Let me know if you'd like more details!
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Moonberry011
02-18-2023, 03:23 PM #1

You're considering switching from WiFi to Ethernet for your PC. Since your walls only have Cat5e ports, you'll need to check if Cat6 cables offer better performance over those connections. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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02-20-2023, 02:04 PM
#2
Unless you're aiming for 10Gbps, I think not.
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spiderpigrider
02-20-2023, 02:04 PM #2

Unless you're aiming for 10Gbps, I think not.

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Beavz
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02-20-2023, 02:34 PM
#3
It would be great for 10Gbps! I was just checking if it works with a Cat5e connection.
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Beavz
02-20-2023, 02:34 PM #3

It would be great for 10Gbps! I was just checking if it works with a Cat5e connection.

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HeadshotGames
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02-20-2023, 02:46 PM
#4
Cat5e supports data rates up to 2.5gbps. To achieve faster connections, use Cat6 or Cat6a cables.
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HeadshotGames
02-20-2023, 02:46 PM #4

Cat5e supports data rates up to 2.5gbps. To achieve faster connections, use Cat6 or Cat6a cables.

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Armognac
Junior Member
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02-23-2023, 10:31 PM
#5
No, you require Cat6 cable for 10GB speed.
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Armognac
02-23-2023, 10:31 PM #5

No, you require Cat6 cable for 10GB speed.

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Hr_Valdemar
Junior Member
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03-02-2023, 03:38 PM
#6
Connectors remain identical, yet the cables feature superior shielding via Cat 6. This enhances performance by reducing interference. The improvement stems from increased capacitance between the twisted wire pairs.
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Hr_Valdemar
03-02-2023, 03:38 PM #6

Connectors remain identical, yet the cables feature superior shielding via Cat 6. This enhances performance by reducing interference. The improvement stems from increased capacitance between the twisted wire pairs.

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ticopassarinho
Junior Member
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03-15-2023, 05:46 AM
#7
Thanks!
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ticopassarinho
03-15-2023, 05:46 AM #7

Thanks!

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XKirito_SAO
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03-15-2023, 06:08 AM
#8
Unless you purchase a 10Gbit switch or router, the choice between Cat5e and Cat6 doesn't affect gigabit performance.
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XKirito_SAO
03-15-2023, 06:08 AM #8

Unless you purchase a 10Gbit switch or router, the choice between Cat5e and Cat6 doesn't affect gigabit performance.

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SkillStrafe
Junior Member
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03-15-2023, 08:47 AM
#9
Referred to CAT 5e as a solution for gigabit requirements. -Updated to networking section.
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SkillStrafe
03-15-2023, 08:47 AM #9

Referred to CAT 5e as a solution for gigabit requirements. -Updated to networking section.