Quick help with cables and router/switch

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:22

Hi all, I need some quick advice on the type of cable I need to go from my sky hub to the switch/router .. I've been told cat 6 is fine but others have said go for cat 7 if I can ... I also need to know if i need switch or a router .. I'm running from the sky hub to (what I call a splitter), two computers on a home network ... dunno which is needed but I would like to get as fast a pass through as possible ... any help appreciated :-)

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:31

just found the answer ... it's a switch I need ... any clues as to what brand or quality ...

Hyburnate · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:33

Well whoever told you to get Cat7 hasn't the foggiest of what they're talking about.

Get a Cat6a (at the maximum) patch lead. Cat6 will do it. You're then suited for 10Gb/s transfer.

I'm assuming you want to go

Hub --> "Splitter" --> Computers

If that's so you want a switch, how far is the distance between the hub and the switch?

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Switches you're looking for an unmanaged desktop switch really, I'd go with 5 ports for your use. Gigabit is ideal if you're doing LAN Transfers (if you're transferring from PC to PC/Server via network)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?catid=2316&groupid=46&sortby=priceAsc&subid=2954

Take your pick really. With unmanaged switches they're much the sameness

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:44

yes your spot on .. sky hub to "splitter" to computers .. the distance is about 12 metres ..

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:44

from the switch it is then 1.5 metres each

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:49

so OCUK sold out of the 5 port .. but I would be looking at something like this:
TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (TL-SG1008D)

timbo2410 · 15 Sep 2015 at 17:56

and this cable:
OcUK Value RJ45 15m Network Cable (URT-615)

Hyburnate · 15 Sep 2015 at 18:08

Yeah that cable and switch looks fine. The cable is slightly on the expensive side though

I wont say where but "15m Cat6 patch lead" will do you wonders

bledd · 15 Sep 2015 at 20:18

Cat7,lol

Cat5e would be plenty. You will see zero difference between cat5e and cat7 for what you're doing.

Hobbsie · 15 Sep 2015 at 20:27

i remember bang and olufsen speced me cat 7 for their masterlink gateway system what a complete nightmare it was to work with, never ever again.
id just go cat5e simple to use and will be fine for what your doing.

Orcvader · 15 Sep 2015 at 21:25

bledd. said:
Cat7,lol

Cat5e would be plenty. You will see zero difference between cat5e and cat7 for what you're doing.

This. At that length 5e is more than enough... unless 6 is not that much more at that distance.

I'm using this one at it works well: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-011-TP&groupid=46&catid=2316&subcat=2954

Hyburnate · 16 Sep 2015 at 19:27

Orcvader said:
This. At that length 5e is more than enough... unless 6 is not that much more at that distance.

I'm using this one at it works well: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-011-TP&groupid=46&catid=2316&subcat=2954

6 is not a great deal more and is also certified at Gigabit Speeds hence I recommended it, nothing else

Plus because it's more rigid I prefer it