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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 ...
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.
devdeep wrote:Can you explain this a bit more please?
I simply don't understand how you used the cable - "broadband signal" is to me more a two wire connection with an ADSL or VDSL signal. Of course a standard network cable does a good job for such a link, too. Or was it used for a LAN/Ethernet link between a computer or router and the modem?
schumaku wrote:
devdeep wrote:Can you explain this a bit more please?
I simply don't understand how you used the cable - "broadband signal" is to me more a two wire connection with an ADSL or VDSL signal. Of course a standard network cable does a good job for such a link, too. Or was it used for a LAN/Ethernet link between a computer or router and the modem?
Cable is between main router and the Access Point.