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Benbarrett98
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Jan 25, 2022

Ethernet

What ethernet cables are recommended for a fiber network? Also My warreny expired back in 2019, how often should i replace my router?  
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plemans
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Jan 25, 2022
Benbarrett98 wrote:

What ethernet cables are recommended for a fiber network?---if you're using up to gig speeds, a good quality cat 5e will work. I'm a fan of over engineering so you can get cat 6 or 7 if you want. 

Also My warreny expired back in 2019, how often should i replace my router?----when its not meeting the demands you put on it. If its going everything you ask of it and you're not experiencing slowdowns or needing more coverage, then it sounds like its working.