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Hank_Marvin · 13 Oct 2016 at 07:29

Yeah, it's why it's only a temp solution

ChrisD. · 13 Oct 2016 at 08:35

2950 isn't going to be that quick.

Do you need a managed switch?

If not you can get TP Link ones for 60 quid.

Hank_Marvin · 13 Oct 2016 at 11:01

yeah i have been looking at the gigabit tplink and netgear ones, will get one at some point, this 2950 was a freebie from work

bremen1874 · 13 Oct 2016 at 11:12

It'll depend on how you use your network. If it's mainly just internet related a 10/100 switch isn't going to hurt too much.

Hank_Marvin · 13 Oct 2016 at 11:22

yeah it is, and some streaming, until i had the hub 5 ive never had a network device with gigabit and it's always been fine so i'm not too concerned, i think i will need to run a cable between hub and bt tv box as i think it needs gigabit, i didn't get it working with an old sky router used as a switch.

Just need a couple of wifi access points now as i find the wifi on it pretty poor.

ChrisD. · 14 Oct 2016 at 08:11

Get a Ubiquiti, no more wifi issues.

bledd · 14 Oct 2016 at 08:59

10/100 switches belong in the bin, especially if you're using media. Local HD content can quickly saturate 100Mbit.

Buy an unmanaged gigabit switch, it will bury that old Cisco in terms of performance.

ChrisD. · 14 Oct 2016 at 09:42

Plus since it's an old one I doubt it'll be quiet.

Hank_Marvin · 14 Oct 2016 at 11:01

Dooksy said:
Get a Ubiquiti, no more wifi issues.

Yeah quite like the sound of them, saw one on amazon for £80 with very good reviews.

Hank_Marvin · 14 Oct 2016 at 11:02

Dooksy said:
Plus since it's an old one I doubt it'll be quiet.

haha its going in the loft, doubt the spiders will mind, will replace it later on.

topgun06 · 19 Oct 2016 at 09:45

Just going to hijack this related thread...

I have some 2 gang faceplates to install for a couple of Cat5e cables. Will any Cat5e module fit in the faceplate? Or do they have to be from the same brand? The brand of faceplate I have only sell Cat6 modules and I've read that they are not 100% backwards comparable with Cat5e modules due to the individual cable diameter.

Edit:
Unless I can be corrected on my view that the Cat6 module won't be compatible with Cat5e cable..?

bledd · 19 Oct 2016 at 10:02

What brand are the faceplates?

If you get 'euromod' faceplates, then you can buy euromod modules.

http://www.netstoredirect.com/cat5e...tp-rj45-modules-low-profile-euromod-size.html

It probably would work with cat6 modules, but it's best to stick to the right size.

Euromod is the european standard size for the modules. Ie, you could buy a euromod hdmi cable that would fit in the same sized faceplate.

topgun06 · 19 Oct 2016 at 10:18

Thanks for the reply.

They are Screwfix's LAP brand. I went with their sockets and switches for part of the rewire and would ideally like to keep to the brand for the sake of ensuring the colours match.

It is this faceplate to be exact: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-1-gan...e-module-aperture-earth-stainless-steel/82296

However ScrewFix only sell the LAP Cat6 modules, hence the question about mixing module brands.

I'll see if I can find a Euro faceplate in a similar colour.