Mar 22, 2023 · Cat-7 (100m max runs at 10gbps) and cat-8 (30m max runs at 25-40gbps) seem similarly priced (cat 8 is a bit higher, cat-7 a bit lower, but within reason).

May 25, 2020 · The only advantage of 6A is that it can do 10 Gbps to 100 m instead of 55 m for normal Cat 6. As you said 30 m would be more than enough Cat 6 will be fine.

Sep 25, 2022 · Cat5 vs cat6 cables, vs 7 & 8 Need to change my cables. They are all hella old. I assume cat6 would be a better buy then cat5, though necessary? Also seen they have cat 7 & …

Jul 6, 2022 · For Gigabit you're fine with 5E, although I would go to 6 or 6A for futureproofing. Cat7 and 8 are for datacenter applications and require specialized connectors to maintain …

Jun 11, 2023 · Cat6 vs 8 I’m seeing new networks in this sub with cat6. I’m putting together a new home network using cat8 and I’m wondering why so many people are still using cat6? I figure …

Jun 4, 2024 · Cat6A is all you need. Avoid CCA cable as it sucks. I’ve been running Cat6 fast Cat from Amazon around my house and am happy with the result.

Jan 29, 2023 · Basically there’s a lot of stuff on the market labeled “cat 8” that probably isn’t truly category 8. It’ll work, but you’re probably putting in worse cable than cat 6.

Apr 22, 2021 · I have heard about people running into latency issues with poorly terminated CAT 8 in my research, how often is this an issue? Can CAT6A or CAT 6 ends/keystones/patch …

Aug 7, 2021 · The cat 6 you have will be fine if your house is not a ridiculously large multimillion dollar mansion. If you indeed stay below 100', the cat 6 you already have installed can carry …

Oct 30, 2019 · Cat 7 is not required by any Ethernet standard and never will be. The problem is that dishonest vendors know people look for "bigger numbers" and thus many "Cat 7" cables …