Networking issues with CAT 7 wall sockets
Networking issues with CAT 7 wall sockets
I'm trying to set up Ethernet connections while the house is being renovated. I've installed "CAT 7" cables and am considering using female wall sockets for convenience. My main question is whether I can use CAT 6/E/A connectors. I don’t really understand network setups beyond connecting devices, so I’m a bit confused.
Cat7 can sometimes be more affordable, but its cabling may not meet the quality of Cat6 or 6a. It might be ISO certified, though I don’t have TIA certification like other standards. This doesn’t guarantee it will perform well under those standards, but it’s possible it won’t fully match Cat6 or Cat 6a requirements.
The single cable I purchased, a CAT7, could not exceed 5Gbps speed, matching your observation. I gained from this experience and switched to CAT6, which functions adequately, including the inexpensive ones.
I took a break from working on my home project and decided to review the wiring. My internet connection is 500 Mbps, and using my current router/modem setup, I’m seeing speeds around 470 on Ookla’s website. When testing with a laptop, I get similar results (450-475) after a few trials. For what I need, it seems my Cat 7 cable is performing well enough. In about ten years, when higher-speed lines become common, I might face challenges! Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I’ll do more research next time, but I won’t plan another big remodel.
Likely it will achieve at least 2.5Gbit. So far, I've discovered that being just as reliable as 1Gbit is possible, but I'm testing it through PoE splitters originally designed for 1Gbit and it functions well. The 5Gbit and 10Gbit sections seem to depend more on cable quality.
Typically, most users with 10Gbps connections use it for home NAS access rather than broadband speeds. Although 10Gbps is offered in parts of England, the price often doesn't justify it when many areas still lack reliable gigabit service. Steam remains the fastest option I know of, usually capped around 3Gbps. Having a 10Gbps network from a provider doesn’t guarantee you’ll experience congestion on a symmetrical gigabit connection—it depends more on their infrastructure than your subscription.