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Gigabit Network - Cable Requirements

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by kimscomputing May 20, 2004 last reply Jun 10, 2004

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Want to setup new gigabit network. I understand that I need gigabit cards and hub. Will cat5 cable work or do I need something more?

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1000baseT runs over CAT5 up to 100 meters.

See this article for more details: http://tinyurl.com/252rv

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Correction: You need Cat5e, not Cat5. It's two different standards.

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