[X4U] Network Cables and Speed

[David Ledger]

>From: Robert Ameeti <Robert at Ameeti.net>
>At 1:46 PM -0700, 4/6/08, Thomas W Noel wrote:
>>>There is so much different advice about ethernet cables that I am
>>>confused. Some people say that to get gigabit speeds you need to
>>>use Cat6 cables.
>
>That would be correct.
>
>>>>Do I need Cat6?
>
>If you expect to fully utilize a gigabit network. Regardless of how
>short the distance is you need Cat-6. If you go this route, you can
>achieve similar results up to 300 feet.

That's what I thought until I checked. The standards (as reported on 
wikipedia) only assume Cat5. "Cat5e and Cat6 are often recommended".

Just try the best you can sensibly lay your hands on.

David


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