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Questions tagged [cat6]

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What is the minimum Ethernet cable length for a Cat 6 gigabit connection?

We run a Netgear GS724Tv3 switch and part of the configuration per port is an option for "Lower Power Mode". The documentation for the switch lists this feature as a "Green Ethernet Configuration" feature: A cable test is performed when this is …
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Long Distance Networking Options

What would be the best way to connect two freestanding farm buildings onto the same network? The total cable length would be less than 1000 feet. Cat6 is listed as having a max length of about 330', which is too short. What other options are out…
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What else do I get with Cat 6 beyond future proofing my wiring?

We are about to put in the wiring in an expansion of our office building and the vendor is proposing we use Cat 6 cabling because it is "faster." Gigabit works fine over Cat 5e which is what our existing building has run throughout it and according…
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Cat 6e vs Cat 6a

From what I can understand, Cat 6e does not actually exist but a number of manufacturers are selling some cable labeled as Cat 6e. Some sources say that Cat 6e is just Cat 6a but the manufacturers just added a few extra things to "improve" on it…
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Why is CAT rating not applied to switches?

I see patch panels all come rated as CAT5e, or CAT6 (and so on). I understand the difference between CAT5e and CAT6 cables, more stringent interference shielding, etc. What I don't understand is why switches aren't rated as CAT5e or CAT6? Instead,…
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Long Gigabit Ethernet Run

I am trying to get an Gig-E network between two buildings that are approximately 260 ft. away. While some TRENDnet switches failed to be able to connect to each other over Cat 6 at that distance, two Netgear 5-port Gig-E switches do so just fine.…
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Should Cat6 cables be used for servers ('important hosts') rather than Cat5-E?

Wouldn't you want your crucial hosts being served with the most signal-reliable/improved method of connectivity? Gig Switch<->Cat5E<->Server? or Gig Switch<->Cat6<->Server? My understanding about Cat6 is that it delivers improved signaling between…
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Difference between Cat 6a and Cat 6 plug

What's the difference between cat 6a STP and cat 6 STP plug connector? Can I use a cat 6 plug on a cat 6a wire?
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Chosing the right CAT6 cable type (STP FTP UTP)

I'm doing a network rewiring project, and I'm planning on using CAT6 cable for the wiring, but I have the choice between STP, FTP or UTP cable. Some of those cables, if not most, will run close to 220V power cables, but let's assume the worst case:…
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Can I use CAT 6a connectors with 7a cable (and get 6a performance)?

I'm re-wiring a building and want to get the best cable possible laid - it required re-plastering to make a change to the cables and the cables will be there for the next 10 - 20 years. Currently there appears to be cat 7a cable available but not…
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Can single CAT6 support 50 computers with 80 meters distance?

The distance between server room to computer room is within 150 meters. The computer room has 50 computers. The computers will be used for YouTube watching, Skype, e-mail, etc... All the computers will be linked with Ethernet cables to 2 switches in…
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Cat6 CCA or Cat5e Pure Copper

I'm trying to decide what wire we should use when running new runs. I was wondering what implications there might be to using CAT6 Copper Clad Aluminum wiring vs Pure Copper CAT5e. I'm not sure if I could expect benefits from one over the other…
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The challenge of connecting the network of two building

Scenario I am working in a company where the building with 3 floors (ground + 2 floors) and the current network is running normal is mixed CAT 5 and 5E, 3Com 4200 series / HP 1910 series manager switches 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair with about 160…
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Pulling cable: Torsion relief

I'm laying out 70 meters U/UTP cat 6 cables between two floors, and I was wondering if someone had a strategy to remove as much torsion as possible from a cable as it is pulled from its roll ? is this something I should worry about for the long term…
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What will happen if a PoE powered patch cable is plugged into a normal RJ-45 plug?

I have a couple PoE powered keystone jacks sticking out of a wall in a computer lab. We're going to remove /block the excess ones eventually, but for now I'm worried about somebody plugging a laptop into the jacks -- not because of them being…
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