Gigabit Ethernet - Cat5e or Cat6?

Ricochet J · 29 Apr 2006 at 16:45

Hello

I haven't posted on OcUK in a while.

But anyway, okie dokie, so lets say you've got a gigabit ethernet switch to gigabit ethernet NICs on the hosts.

Am I right in saying you'd use Cat6 to get the full speeds?
And if you were to create the Cat6 patch cable, would it be the same layout as the Cat5e?
If so, what's the difference?

Thanks

Ricochet J · 29 Apr 2006 at 18:33

I tried googling it but no results.

I'm going to network my house with network wallplugs, and everything going to the patch panel.

So it'll be Patch Panel - Switch - Router

Ricochet J · 29 Apr 2006 at 19:17

Coolio, but Cat6 reduces crosstalk does it not and gives a better SNR?

Ricochet J · 30 Apr 2006 at 13:33

The main thing I want to aim for is actually making my own patch cables. When people call me out and say "oh, I need xyz patch cable for Gigaspeeds" I can't turn around and say "Oh, wait, lemme' order it!

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Is there a way to make Cat6 cables?