Ethernet Cables

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Topic: Ethernet Cables

Posted By: Izzum88
Subject: Ethernet Cables
Date Posted: March 21, 2005 at 6:56 PM

Do any of you guys know about the different ethernet cables, im looking to run a cable about 75 feet, and i know there is to types of Cat 5 and a Cat 6, just running it from my router to an xbox and i want the best possible connection would getting 6 instead of 5 really make a difference? Thanks.

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Posted By: Mad Scientists
Date Posted: March 21, 2005 at 9:05 PM

Cat 5 should be fine.. another choice is Cat 5 enhanced.

But Cat 5 should work fine for you. You can probably look up specs, but Cat 5 should be good.

Jim

Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: March 21, 2005 at 9:44 PM

Yup, CAT 5 will be plenty. Thats what we use in my IT class.

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Posted By: ajkucienski
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 11:21 PM

Cat 3 will even work Your broadband connection probably maxes out at 3MB and CAT 3 maxes out at 10MB.

Posted By: MrSector9
Date Posted: April 08, 2005 at 12:23 PM

But if it is between xbox and pc then it will run faster then 10mb... with my older 10m/b style cable i could only transfer at 1000 k/sec and now i am up to 3000-4000 k/sec.I am currently using just a simple cat5 crossover cable (dont have a router)

BJ White

Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: April 08, 2005 at 5:16 PM

Just use Cat 5. For s 75 ft run you're looking at ~$15 - $20 for it to be made.

Paul

Posted By: fastc4
Date Posted: April 15, 2005 at 12:57 AM

UTP cable is rated as follows
Cat 3 is rated only for 10Mb/sec
Cat 5 is rated for 100Mbs
Cat 6 can be run up to Gb speed

Having a higher rated cable will not make your connection run faster, i.e. if you have a 100Mb card in your pc, having a Cat 6 or even fiber it will still run at 100Mb.

Maximum distance for UTP cable is 100M or 328'

Cat 5 cable is dirt cheap, you can buy 1000' roll for $50-60

Hope this helps

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