So I self host some stuff like jellyfin, ssh server for borg backup etc. over lan(Asus RT-AX53U router).

And just noticed that i still use cat5 and cat5e cables.

Does it make sense to upgrade to newer cat8 cables?

  • Pepparkakan@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    If it’s actually Cat.5 then it may be worthwhile to look at replacing with something newer, but if you’re on Cat.5e then unless you wanna start playing with 10Gbit you’ll probably be fine.

    If you do upgrade, you don’t need to go to Cat.8 simply because it exists. Cat.6a or even plain Cat.6 will do everything you’re gonna need in Gbit networks.