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Old 07-12-2015, 23:08   #10
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Re: ethernet cable

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Originally Posted by qasdfdsaq View Post
Cat 5 is good for Gigabit over 100m. Cat 5e is not required.

Cat 6 is is not for "future" 10 Gigabit. Cat 6 cannot do 10 Gigabit. Cat 6a is for 10 Gigabit.
I thought cat 5 spec predated existence of gigabit connection? 5e was enhanced to properly support them. Seems something similar has happened with cat 6 apparently works with 10Gb for less than 37m 6a needed for 100m. Which all means I know an office block that was wired with future proof cat6 but no benefit over cat 5 with hindsight!

NB The OPs flat patch cable claimed support for cat 7 as well...
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