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No, a Wi-Fi 4 router does not support Cat6 Ethernet cables.

No, a Wi-Fi 4 router does not support Cat6 Ethernet cables.

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Herobrin39
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01-27-2016, 12:45 PM
#1
Title explained. Just want to play Rocket League with minimal lag and reliable connection. My router is a FIOS Wi-Fi 4 device, and I’m using Verizon internet. The goal is simple—no complicated jargon.
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Herobrin39
01-27-2016, 12:45 PM #1

Title explained. Just want to play Rocket League with minimal lag and reliable connection. My router is a FIOS Wi-Fi 4 device, and I’m using Verizon internet. The goal is simple—no complicated jargon.

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Mech_Man_Dan
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01-27-2016, 04:44 PM
#2
The Cat 6 connection will function properly with the right RJ45 connectors, so it should work well.
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Mech_Man_Dan
01-27-2016, 04:44 PM #2

The Cat 6 connection will function properly with the right RJ45 connectors, so it should work well.

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davecarlo2000
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01-27-2016, 06:57 PM
#3
RJ45 connectors? Those are the standard ports used for Ethernet cables.
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davecarlo2000
01-27-2016, 06:57 PM #3

RJ45 connectors? Those are the standard ports used for Ethernet cables.

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Hotdog321
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01-27-2016, 07:04 PM
#4
The connectors at the cable's end. Cat6 refers to the cable standard, while RJ45 connectors are typically used at that connection.
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Hotdog321
01-27-2016, 07:04 PM #4

The connectors at the cable's end. Cat6 refers to the cable standard, while RJ45 connectors are typically used at that connection.

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Demonsss91
Posting Freak
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01-27-2016, 07:18 PM
#5
The connectors required for installation. The wire is important mainly for distances beyond 50 meters. Cat6 describes the cable type, while routers focus on connections rather than wires themselves.
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Demonsss91
01-27-2016, 07:18 PM #5

The connectors required for installation. The wire is important mainly for distances beyond 50 meters. Cat6 describes the cable type, while routers focus on connections rather than wires themselves.

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Tico_32
Senior Member
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01-29-2016, 03:49 PM
#6
As long as the connector matches, you’re free to use any cable you like. I’m currently installing a CAT7 cable on my rooftop and connecting it to a potato megabit router.
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Tico_32
01-29-2016, 03:49 PM #6

As long as the connector matches, you’re free to use any cable you like. I’m currently installing a CAT7 cable on my rooftop and connecting it to a potato megabit router.

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KiraGame
Junior Member
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01-29-2016, 05:00 PM
#7
It's unclear if Cat8 would outperform Cat6 in your specific situation. The potential bottleneck depends on your network setup and how the cables are used.
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KiraGame
01-29-2016, 05:00 PM #7

It's unclear if Cat8 would outperform Cat6 in your specific situation. The potential bottleneck depends on your network setup and how the cables are used.

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Goldenowl01
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01-29-2016, 06:58 PM
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Cat6 (non-a) supports speeds up to 10Gbps over 55 meters or 100 meters with configurations like 10/100/1000/2500/5000Mbps. Cat6a offers the same 10Gbps performance up to 100 meters. Cat8 targets 25Gbps or 40Gbps distances around 30 meters, though practical options are limited and most available cables fall short in quality or cost, often being resold at inflated prices with little real advantage over standard gear.
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Goldenowl01
01-29-2016, 06:58 PM #8

Cat6 (non-a) supports speeds up to 10Gbps over 55 meters or 100 meters with configurations like 10/100/1000/2500/5000Mbps. Cat6a offers the same 10Gbps performance up to 100 meters. Cat8 targets 25Gbps or 40Gbps distances around 30 meters, though practical options are limited and most available cables fall short in quality or cost, often being resold at inflated prices with little real advantage over standard gear.

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m3Lm_
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02-14-2016, 08:02 PM
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CAT6 cable supports high-speed data transfer beyond gigabit rates. However, if your equipment isn’t capable of such speeds, even the fastest cables won’t perform well.
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m3Lm_
02-14-2016, 08:02 PM #9

CAT6 cable supports high-speed data transfer beyond gigabit rates. However, if your equipment isn’t capable of such speeds, even the fastest cables won’t perform well.

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Camper1233
Junior Member
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02-15-2016, 04:22 AM
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Thank you for your support! It seems unclear what you were trying to do, but the cat6 Ethernet cable you purchased is great.
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Camper1233
02-15-2016, 04:22 AM #10

Thank you for your support! It seems unclear what you were trying to do, but the cat6 Ethernet cable you purchased is great.

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