The contractor asked me how I want things wired and I didn’t really know.

I was thinking Cat6 ethernet cable with a wall plate in each room. They would all run to the crawl space where I’d have my modem and NAS.

It’s a small house. Only 5 ethernet wall plates throughout.

Is there anything I should ask for? I use Plex and IPTV.

Thanks.

  • drwphotoBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    That’s correct Cat6 maxes out at 10Gb on short runs. It’s also a case that there’s an issue with heat, trying to push 10Gb over wire - usually exhibited in the SFP+ transceivers, switches and such, which is reduced with 6A and better.

    In 10 years time, will you wish you had made the minimal additional investment in 6A over 6 when speeds increase and your wires are all behind sheetrock or plaster? I’ve already done multiple build-outs in commercial and homes, and I’m well aware of how quickly these wiring jobs become obsolete. So I won’t even touch anything below Cat6A today.

    Addendum: the heat issue that causes 10Gb copper wire SFP+ transceivers to burn out is why I’m running fiber - significantly cheaper running costs too.