1000 mbps...which cable???

[HellyHans]

ok, is cat5 cable good for 1000 mpbs?? thx

 

[canadian_divx]

from what i know yes it is but if u can get cat5E it is a better cable and better shielding

 

[Reg]

I don't believe CAT 5 can handle Gigabit Ethernet. You might want to opt for CAT 5e or if possible, CAT 6.

 

[cryogenic]

Everything I've seen says that Cat5e is acceptable for gigabit but that cat6 is preferred. I do know that standard cat5 is only acceptable for 100mbit.

 

[Petros]

Originally posted by cryogenic
Everything I've seen says that Cat5e is acceptable for gigabit but that cat6 is preferred. I do know that standard cat5 is only acceptable for 100mbit.

I'll agree with that! If you're talkng more than 50-yard distances, Cat5 won't be stable, so you should go with Cat6, but for short runs it should be all right.

 

[JJB6486]

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) CAT5e at the minimum or CAT6 for gigabit over copper.

JJB