Gigabit network cabling

F · 2012-10-18T23:32:16+00:00

I'm thinking of running a cable through the wall between two rooms to carry a gigabit connection between my router and NAS.Can I simply install two wall plates and connect them with an Ethernet patch cable with the plugs cut off, or do I need to buy an uprated cable? Common sense would say that I could as the router - NAS connection uses a standard Ethernet cable. But common sense doesn't always prevail...Total distance between the the outlets would be less than 600mm.

Oct 18, 2012 25 Replies

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F 13 years ago

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

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!

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Jeremy Nicoll - news posts 13 years ago

Don't you need Cat6 cable for gigabit support?

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Tim Watts 13 years ago

No, Cat5e is sufficient.

Cat6a is rated for 10 gig IIRC.

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polygonum 13 years ago

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.

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fred 13 years ago

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

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Tim Watts 13 years ago

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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