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Ethernet CAT 5 patch cable suitability
I have an ethernet patch CAT 5 cable running from the Router downstirs to the room above it (connected to Asus router in AP Mode). I have two Orbi satallites - one at the end of the house downstairs and one upstairs (both in WiFi mode). Might move the upstirs Orbi to replace the Asus AP.
Will chsnging it to CAT 6 or 7 make a lot of difference.? I seem to get almost 80% output in that room but degrades a lot in the room next door (walls are single brick / plaster board.
CAT5 is rated for 100Mpbs. CAT5e started to support 1000Mpbs. I highly recommend CAT6. Been using it for years. I have CAT6A in wall and it's rated for 10Gb for if and when I can get into that speed. So 6 or 7 and you'll be fine.
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CAT5 is rated for 100Mpbs. CAT5e started to support 1000Mpbs. I highly recommend CAT6. Been using it for years. I have CAT6A in wall and it's rated for 10Gb for if and when I can get into that speed. So 6 or 7 and you'll be fine.
FURRYe38 wrote:CAT5 is rated for 100Mpbs. CAT5e started to support 1000Mpbs. I highly recommend CAT6. Been using it for years. I have CAT6A in wall and it's rated for 10Gb for if and when I can get into that speed. So 6 or 7 and you'll be fine.
Thanks. I guess will consider 7 as it is only slightly more than price of 6. PAin really! Will have to go through "re-threading" the cable again! I guess, in the end it is worth it!
Ya it's worth it. Once it all done and upgraded, you'll be fine for years to come.
FURRYe38 wrote:CAT5 is rated for 100Mpbs. CAT5e started to support 1000Mpbs. .....
Hmmm, that's not appropriate. CAT5 - permitting all four pairs (eight strands) are in place and properly crimped - does support signal rates of up to 100 MHz. As such it can handle both Gigabit and typically 2.5Gb MultiGig. FMI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable
Maybe however seen it where some CAT5 doesn't work as well as 5e or 6. Also would be depending upon contruction of cables as well. Some mfrs don't do great jobs in this area. :smileyembarrassed:
Also have learned from experience and OJT, dont' mixed older CAT version with newer. Best to keep and maintain one CAT level if possible. CAT6 seems to work well if you get good stuff. Haven't had any issues with it since going all CAT6 years ago. Solid and stable.
