Two different types of ethernet wires

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I bought a package of ethernet blue wire that contain CAT 6 for 10 dollars. I have CAT 5e. I am thinking of changing the wire.

I don't know whether it is a false information or not on the package. I never heard of CAT 6. The brand is GEMINI CAT6 Network Cable R145 Ethernet. "Ensures error-free, high-speed data transmission up to 1000MHz. Exceeds CAT6 performance standards."

Is it worth it?
 
Cat 6 cables can handle up to gigabit speeds for those has gigabit ethernet connections like between computer to computer or a server in an office, things like that. Cat 5 does not handle that. Generally cat 5 is fine for high speed internet between computer and cable/DSL modem.
 
sequoias said:
Cat 6 cables can handle up to gigabit speeds for those has gigabit ethernet connections like between computer to computer or a server in an office, things like that. Cat 5 does not handle that. Generally cat 5 is fine for high speed internet between computer and cable/DSL modem.
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Yup Wire is Wire. I have Cat 5 and 6 , Both works fine with my network. I didn't care as long as it's properly wired and crimped ( I cut, organize, and crimp jacks). There are two type of connections for wire you must look into are Straight or Crossover. Straight is good for all networking connections. Crossover is for computer to computer file or network sharing like backing up files ect.. When you go to store and buy box of Ethernet cables. Watch out wording "Straight" or "Crossover". Some of my friend bought wrong cable and couldn't get it working until they called me and I spotted the box "Crossover". I told them return it to store and buy "STRAIGHT" connection Ethernet!! LOL

Catty
 
The speed you get is not the speed it says you will get from the cables. It is the speed you will get from the internet.

If the cable's maximum speed was 2 MBps and you were connected to the internet where the speed was 5 MBps, you would still only be able to download at the rate of 2 MBps.

However, if the cable's maximum speed was 10 MBps and you were connected to the internet where the speed was 5 MBps, you would still only be able to download at the rate of 5 MBps.

It will always be the slower of the two. So, I suggest you find out what you need it for and what you can get from the internet or another computer.
 
purplecatty said:
Yup Wire is Wire. I have Cat 5 and 6 , Both works fine with my network. I didn't care as long as it's properly wired and crimped ( I cut, organize, and crimp jacks). There are two type of connections for wire you must look into are Straight or Crossover. Straight is good for all networking connections. Crossover is for computer to computer file or network sharing like backing up files ect.. When you go to store and buy box of Ethernet cables. Watch out wording "Straight" or "Crossover". Some of my friend bought wrong cable and couldn't get it working until they called me and I spotted the box "Crossover". I told them return it to store and buy "STRAIGHT" connection Ethernet!! LOL

Catty
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Yeah, I'm aware of that. There's 2 different kinds of ethernet cables like she says.
 
VamPyroX said:
The speed you get is not the speed it says you will get from the cables. It is the speed you will get from the internet.

If the cable's maximum speed was 2 MBps and you were connected to the internet where the speed was 5 MBps, you would still only be able to download at the rate of 2 MBps.

However, if the cable's maximum speed was 10 MBps and you were connected to the internet where the speed was 5 MBps, you would still only be able to download at the rate of 5 MBps.

It will always be the slower of the two. So, I suggest you find out what you need it for and what you can get from the internet or another computer.
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Agreed!
 
There's always weakness in wiring. Remember it have resistance and magnetic flux that attunates signal. Fiber Optic would be niiiiccee but it have not arrived yet. So live with what we have.

Thanks
Catty

Catty
 
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