[resolved] Cat 5 upgrade to cat 6

shockj2000 · 04-29-2005, 08:36 AM

I have a DSL connection and I'm trying to create a
network through a wirless router right now wired
to a wired router(which I may remove) with one computer
connection wireless, two computers wired, and a printer networked.
My question is that I'm using CAT-5 cables now. If I upgrade all me
cables to a CAT 6, would i notice a difference in downloads, connectivity, over all performance and reliability? Is it worth upgrading or will it be a waste
of time and money?

elf · 04-29-2005, 08:41 AM

If I remember correctly you shouldn't notice a change in speeds. You may see a small change due to interference, but for the most part you won't.

**crazijoe** · 04-29-2005, 10:56 AM

You will not notice any difference in your internet broadband speed. I don't think you will notice any difference in your intranet. Unless you are running Gbe.

johnwill · 04-29-2005, 12:07 PM

A total waste of money. Even running gigabit, you won't see any change. I have a 250 foot CAT5 cable here, and I've used it to link to one of my gigabit machines and run a packet throughput test, and I get between 550-500 mbit. If I connect directly with a much shorter CAT6 cable, I get the same exact speeds.

shockj2000 · 04-29-2005, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys - Its saved me time and money and possible disappointment.

04-29-2005, 08:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
shockj2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2 OS: Xp Pro X4	Cat 5 upgrade to cat 6 I have a DSL connection and I'm trying to create a network through a wirless router right now wired to a wired router(which I may remove) with one computer connection wireless, two computers wired, and a printer networked. My question is that I'm using CAT-5 cables now. If I upgrade all me cables to a CAT 6, would i notice a difference in downloads, connectivity, over all performance and reliability? Is it worth upgrading or will it be a waste of time and money?

04-29-2005, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
elf Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 5,832 OS: WinXP Pro SP2 and Slackware 10.1 My System	If I remember correctly you shouldn't notice a change in speeds. You may see a small change due to interference, but for the most part you won't. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

04-29-2005, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
crazijoe Moderator, Hardware Forums Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	You will not notice any difference in your internet broadband speed. I don't think you will notice any difference in your intranet. Unless you are running Gbe. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

04-29-2005, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,057 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	A total waste of money. Even running gigabit, you won't see any change. I have a 250 foot CAT5 cable here, and I've used it to link to one of my gigabit machines and run a packet throughput test, and I get between 550-500 mbit. If I connect directly with a much shorter CAT6 cable, I get the same exact speeds. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-29-2005, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
shockj2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2 OS: Xp Pro X4	Thanks for the feedback guys - Its saved me time and money and possible disappointment.