On 2017-06-06 22:18, Prashant P Kothari wrote:
Folks
We're moving in to a new house in Virginia this summer
Q) The builder's default cable is CAT5... but I'm wondering if it
makes sense to upgrade to CAT5e or even CAT6?
Does anyone have first-hand experience with this
Thanks
Prashant
I'd go with Cat6. With the following caveats:
1) Remember that the speed will quick deteriorate towards 1 Gbps after
around 150 ft.
2) Keep proper separation between the electrical conduits and the
Network cables. Electricians in India are notorious for running them
both through the same conduits - interference is horrible, let alone the
hazards of AC voltage creeping into the network segment. I guess you'll
already have that separation at your place.
Bharath
