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Author Topic: What ethernet cable I suppose to use?  (Read 5407 times)

Sulayer

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What ethernet cable I suppose to use?
« on: February 02, 2010, 04:17:13 PM »
OK i'm wondering I have a dlink 4500 and a motorola sb 6120 what ethernet cable i suppose to use?

cat5e, cat6, cat6a, cat7, cat7a, cat8. I'm using cat 6 ethernet for right now because it run gigabit device really well and using it for my xbox 360 to.
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Squirrel2

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Re: What ethernet cable I suppose to use?
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 04:26:10 PM »
If you want to take advantage of the gigabit speeds, use CAT5e or CAT6.

CAT5 will work, but you won't get gigabit.
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HankRiker

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Re: What ethernet cable I suppose to use?
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 07:38:15 PM »
I recommend CAT6 for now. Especially if you are doing long runs.

5e does a reasonable job, but I've actually seen a marked improvement, so I've picked up a 1000' spool and I've been replacing all of my 5e cables with 6.

It can be tougher to make patch cables with, but I think it's worth it.

Your mileage may vary...
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zippoking

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Re: What ethernet cable I suppose to use?
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2010, 07:25:32 AM »
I have that same set up as first mentioned, and I replaced everything with CAT 6 that is 1Gbps.  Also a good idea to keep the line from the modem to router as short as possible, I used 2' with them right next to each other.  But this will really only help with intranet transfers, as you won't get these super high speeds from the internet.   I think that SB6120 is rated for 150Mbps max.  But always good to be ahead of technology!
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Sulayer

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Re: What ethernet cable I suppose to use?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2010, 04:17:57 PM »
Yea from my modem to router is 3ft cat6 belkin ethernet cable. It seem cat 6 is way better for non gigabit device to because my xbox is not rated for gigabit speed but when i use cat 6 it seems better and smoother for me i threw my ethernet that came with the xbox because is soo cheap looking. All my ethernet from belkin ethernet cable  is the best ethernet cable ever.
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