Thread: Ethernet Cable is it the right one?
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Old 10-02-2011, 21:26   #9
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Re: Ethernet Cable is it the right one?
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Originally Posted by Lister of Smeg View Post
Cat5e will carry Gigabit up to 100 meters. Cat6 is recommend for anything beyond that at gigabit speed.

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Nope, the specs of Cat 6 in respect of maximum length are the same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_6_cable
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