Gigabit network cabling

[F]

OK, it's sorted. ZyXEL switch and cable through the wall.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

[Jeremy Nicoll - news posts]

Don't you need Cat6 cable for gigabit support?

[Tim Watts]

No, Cat5e is sufficient.

Cat6a is rated for 10 gig IIRC.

[polygonum]

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.

[fred]

Thanks, I'll keep them in mind, it was their ADSL modem/routers that I found a bit plasticky and under documented.

[Tim Watts]

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.