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

[ericwilborn]

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?

[LaurentMa]

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]

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

[mdgm-ntgr]

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