Thread: Ethernet Cable is it the right one?
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Old 05-02-2011, 13:26   #3
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Re: Ethernet Cable is it the right one?
There are currently no "faster speeds" supported by category 6 cables. There will be no future "faster speeds" supported by category 6 cables. Category 6 cables are pointless and a waste of money. Cat 5 cables will happily carry 1000mbps. Cat 6 cables still can only carry 1000mbps*

* Note: While not properly supported by the full standard, category 6 can in practice be used for short runs of 10 Gig-e. The full standard requires Cat 6a cables for 10 Gig-e. All other speeds (Gigabit, 100 meg, 10 meg) are fully supported by Category 5/5e cables. Given 10Gbe cards still cost £200-£500+ each, there is absolutely no point to Category 6 cables for home users.
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