Purchased a home Ethernet setup
Purchased a home Ethernet setup
I recently purchased a home and decided to enhance my networking setup. Orange is where I plan to install the networking device. Red in the office area is where I intend to place my computer, connected via Ethernet. The living room has a TV and media area, which I want to link to using Ethernet as well—likely with a splitter or switch for easy cabling. My internet service will be a 3Gbps fiber plan. The Telus router/modem features one 10 Gbps port and three 1 Gbps ports (I’m aware of download limits).
If I were to use a 6A versus Cat7 cable, would there be any bandwidth problems when fully utilizing the 10 Gbps connection? If I connect the router/modem directly, would the maximum throughput remain at 10 Gbps? Is the speed consistent whether I’m downloading or uploading? If I download at 8 Mbps, would my upload be capped at 2 Mbps?
Congratulations and welcome into the realm of home ownership! Equity isn't everything. A Cat6 connection easily supports 10 gigabits over copper in a residential setup. Your maximum is capped at 10 gig on that port, no matter what router you use downstream from the modem. The full-duplex nature of the link means any downstream device will also be a constraint.
Cat 6 — 10 Gb (up to 55m), 1 Gb (up to 100m) Cat 6a — 10 Gb (up to 100m) Cat 7 — link provided Cat 7 offers enhanced performance but isn't necessary unless you need it So for typical setups, Cat 6 should suffice and gives you confidence (or minimal extra cost)