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Which cable for GBit network?

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Semdk

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Feb 24, 2010
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Hi

I'm setting up a new network, which cable should i use?
The distance between each device (Time Capsule / PC (streaming iTunes files over Home Sharing) / AirPort Express) is max 20m.
I need a really fast connecting as i'll be streaming alot of files (ripped VOB movies, and iTunes files).

Any who could recommend a specific brand?
I live in Denmark and normally use Amazon.co.uk
 
Semdk said:
Hi

I'm setting up a new network, which cable should i use?
The distance between each device (Time Capsule / PC (streaming iTunes files over Home Sharing) / AirPort Express) is max 20m.
I need a really fast connecting as i'll be streaming alot of files (ripped VOB movies, and iTunes files).

Any who could recommend a specific brand?
I live in Denmark and normally use Amazon.co.uk
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Just to make sure, you don't need Gigabit Ethernet to stream DVD video and music, as they are using a data rate of less than 1.25MB/s, that is a speed, even 100 Mbit/s ethernet can provide.
 
miles01110 said:
CAT6a is the best current standard for Gigabit ethernet. Brand really shouldn't matter...
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Expensive and not really necessary at this point, though.

CAT5e is fine for gigabit ethernet, but if the connection is supposed to be future proof (e.g for wiring a house), then CAT6 (or CAT6a for connections > 50m) should be used.
 
miles01110 said:
Hrm... kind of like Gigabit ethernet networks themselves... at this point;-)
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Depends on your usage. :p For most users that don't have decent network storage or servers, fast ethernet certainly is fine, but there are others (like myself :)) who require fast transfers.
 
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