Gigabit Ethernet requirements

[minus1972]

I'm starting to put together a plan for a client's house and the specs so far include three seperate gigabit ethernet networks. My only question right now relates to hardware. I'm thinking about using the 24 port D-Link Gigabit switch, but my only concern right now is the wire. I'm 99% sure on this, but you don't need to use anything more then standard CAT5 for gigabit, correct?

 

[spidey07]

cat5e or higher. I'd do cat6.

 

[dphantom]

CATVe actually should support Gig speeds. CAT VI is not that much more expensive and is designed to a slightly higher standard. I'd probably go with Cat Ve now. I wired my house 3 years ago at Cat Ve specs.

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[azev]

We used cat5e for our gigabit networks and it works just fine.

 

[JackMDS]

Given the current price differential, putting in the walls CAT5e:thumbsdown: rather than CAT6:thumbsup: is kind of ?Silly?.:shocked:

 

[DaCurryman]

Does anyone know of a reliable brand for Cat6 cabling that isnt too expensive. Cable should be able to go between walls/floors.