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Re:Pulling CAT6 cable in existing conduit by meitham on Saturday January 07, 2023 @03:39AM (#34286312)
Nice write up, but what’s the big advantage of cat6 over cat5e if the switch is limited to 1gb?
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Re:Pulling CAT6 cable in existing conduit by thomasjsn on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:10AM (#34286455)
Author here. No advantage on 1 Gbit, I replaced the cable for two reasons:

- The CAT 5e was too short, ending in the junction box in the entryway. I needed it to continue down to the basement.

- Even though the switch is only 1 Gbit now, it can be upgraded in the future. 2.5 or even 10 Gbit on those short distances.

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