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I just purchased a CM2050V (It wasn't listed in the suggested models above). It advertises 2.5Gbps speeds, but is shipped with a Cat5e cable. Cat5e will not support 2.5Gbps. That modem needs to be sh...
FURRYe38
Dec 31, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Yes and if you want good connection rates, it's recommended to use CAT6A STP cabling to get too speeds and operation at 2.5Gb speeds.
You can use CAT6A for 1Gb speeds as well. what I have been using for years in wall and externally in past couple of months. Zero errors using CAT6A STP.