How to choose a network cable
Identify Your Needs and Application Speed Requirements: 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet): Cat5e is usually sufficient. 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet): Cat5e is the minimum, Cat6 is recommended for better performance and future-proofing. 2.5/5/10 Gbps (Multi-Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet): Cat6a or Cat7/7a is necessary. Cat8 is for even higher speeds (25/40 Gbps) over shorter distances. Distance: Shorter runs […]
