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don_1

28-06-2008 18:52

Patch Cable

Whats the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e patch cable, which one is better?

Which is the best Patch cable out there for a cable modem/VM modem?

Thanks

zing_deleted

28-06-2008 18:55

Re: Patch Cable

cheap will be fine

Stuart

28-06-2008 18:55

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_1 (Post 34586630)

Whats the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e patch cable, which one is better?

Which is the best Patch cable out there and will they work with a VM modem?

Thanks

Cat 5e has lower signal loss which enables it to carry 1Gbps + speeds.

Cat 5 is only rated to carry 100Mbps, which is still more than sufficient for VM's service, although both will work.

don_1

28-06-2008 18:57

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart C (Post 34586632)

Cat 5e has lower signal loss which enables it to carry 1Gbps + speeds.

Cat 5 is only rated to carry 100Mbps, which is still more than sufficient for VM's service, although both will work.

So your saying CAT 5e is better?

homealone

28-06-2008 19:00

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_1 (Post 34586630)

Whats the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e patch cable, which one is better?

Which is the best Patch cable out there for a cable modem/VM modem?

Thanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable

so, arguably 5e is 'better' - but only if you use 1000baseT

The 'best' cable is the cheapest well made one you can get in the length you require :)

don_1

28-06-2008 19:09

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by homealone (Post 34586637)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable

so, arguably 5e is 'better' - but only if you use 1000baseT

The 'best' cable is the cheapest well made one you can get in the length you require :)

Its just that with my blue Cat 5 cable which you get with a Virgin Media Modem, I keep getting disconnected, so im using an Xbox Live Patch cable (think its CAT 5e) and that works fine.

Stuart

28-06-2008 19:20

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by don_1 (Post 34586642)

Its just that with my blue Cat 5 cable which you get with a Virgin Media Modem, I keep getting disconnected, so im using an Xbox Live Patch cable (think its CAT 5e) and that works fine.

Probably just a faulty cable.

As noted above, Cat 5e is better, but you'll only notice the difference on 1000Mbps + connections.

don_1

28-06-2008 19:24

Re: Patch Cable

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart C (Post 34586651)

Probably just a faulty cable.

As noted above, Cat 5e is better, but you'll only notice the difference on 1000Mbps + connections.

Thanks guys. :)

don_1

28-06-2008 22:35

Re: Patch Cable

I still seem to be getting disconnected from my internet connection, after I shut down my laptop and start it up again. Anyone know whats wrong here?

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