OK, it's sorted. ZyXEL switch and cable through the wall.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions!
OK, it's sorted. ZyXEL switch and cable through the wall.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions!
Don't you need Cat6 cable for gigabit support?
No, Cat5e is sufficient.
Cat6a is rated for 10 gig IIRC.
No. Gigabit often runs fine over Cat 5e.
In a "stressful" environment (e.g. within a server rack or somewhere with much electromegnetic interference possibility), or at longer length, then certainly use Cat6.
Thanks, I'll keep them in mind, it was their ADSL modem/routers that I found a bit plasticky and under documented.
Cat 5e is fine in racks and under computer room floors snaking around with the mains :)
In server rooms, you tend to get relatively short runs to the nearest switch, so I guess that helps too.
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