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ericwilborn
Guide
Oct 04, 2017

Will Multi-Gig Benefit Me With Older Cabling Through the House?

I haven't inspected the cabling yet at my house but I'd be surprised if it's CAT5e. Will Multi-Gig still benefit me?
Multi-Gigabit NBASE-T
LaurentMa's avatar
LaurentMa
NETGEAR Expert
Oct 04, 2017

Hi

 

Thanks for your question. Multi-Gigabit Ethernet (2.5Gbps or 5Gbps) will require CAT5e cabling that became a standard in 2001. This shouldn't work at all on older CAT5.

 

Regards,

  • ericwilborn's avatar
    ericwilborn
    Guide
    Oct 04, 2017

    So, when I win, I'll be recabling the house... sounds like a fun project! :)

    • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
      mdgm-ntgr
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Oct 22, 2017

      If you do get your house recabled I’d go with at least CAT6 at this point.

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