Will using a CAT6 Cable increase my internet performance as opposed to using a CAT 5(E) Cable? ...?

Question

I am actually using a 5e cable whereas my gf is connected to my router and using the CAT 6 Cable. Thanks.

Answer 1

Nope. Wire is wire.



Let's say that your high speed modem is connected at 5 MBPS and your local area network is at 100 MBPS. I don't see how you can make anything outside your modem any faster, without buying a faster service. Your LAN is fine.



You see, the same argument goes for Wireless. At 54 MBPS, going faster won't help. (but wireless may have some interference related issues that makes a Wired connection better).



Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

Cat6 Internet Cable

Answer 3

No. Cat 5e is a 350mhz cable rated to handle networks speeds of 10/100mbps. You're internet doesn't even come close to it's max potential.

Answer 4

No. Your CAT 5e or CAT 6 can achieve 1 gigabit/s. Most home internet can only reach 3 megabit/s. That's almost 333 times difference.

Answer 5

Your connection will only be as fast as the slowest link, which is usually determined by your ISP. If you are sharing files with eachother via the router (and it supports gigabit ethernet), you may notice a slight increase in speed, but for any internet use, there will be no difference.



edit: why do people give thumbs down when they have no idea what they're talking about? Cat 5e: 100MHz, Cat 6: 250MHz

Answer 6

It's not going to matter. CAT6 is used in large, busy offices where there are several systems running. It doesn't make it faster, it's just capable of holding and running more.

The only way to get faster Internet is to have a provider with faster speeds.

Answer 7

CAT-5 is rated to 100M

CAT-5e is rated to 350M

CAT-6 and CAT6e is rated to 550M

or 1000M depending on your source

http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm



you will never get close to this with a regular DSL connection.



Normally you will never see a difference,

but if you want to get the most out of it

There may be a small difference if you use SHIELDED cable



especially if your cable is over 30ft long use

CAT-5e UTP or CAT6

.

http://www.connectworld.net/syscon/support.htm

Answer 8

CAT6 is more reliable if there is a lot of interference. Both CAT5e and CAT 6 have a limit of 100 meters. Also if you want gigabit speeds at that distance, you'll want to go with CAT6 as CAT5e can only go 10 meters with gigabit speeds, it can only go 100 meters at 100megabit speed.

Answer 9

NO, most US high speed doesn't even come close to the routers capabilities much less the cables

Answer 10

No, it will not make any difference. However, if you are looking for ways to optimize your Internet connection go to www.broadbandreports.com and check out their Tools section.