[geeks] Wiring question

[Phil Stracchino]

On 03/07/14 09:49, Lionel Peterson wrote:
> As I've mentioned before, I'm moving to TX this summer, and the builder is
> offering to upgrade all my in-wall wiring from Cat5e to Cat6 for a lump-sum
> fee, should I make the jump?
> 
> I like the idea of having cable runs between my study & garage data rack
> that can handle 10G Ethernet, but honestly Cat5e strikes me as 'good
> enough'.
> 
> I plan to have cable drops in each BR, media room, family room,
> study/office, and having upgraded Cat6 seems like the way to go - thoughts?


If it's a *reasonable* lump sum, and the builder will provide
documentation of certification of the cable, I'd say go for it.  It's a
*hell* of a lot easier to upgrade the cable now than later.


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