Cat5 and Cat6

[epidemik]

Whats the difference between cat5 and cat6 Ethernet cables??
EDIT: Found out its the mhz. Does that make a difference in speed during file transfers?

 

[Cleric7x9]

http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html

 

[tuxify]

Would we really notice the difference between Cat 5E, Cat 5E (Crossover), and Cat 6?

 

[Cleric7x9]

dont use cat5e crossover unless you need a crossover cable. and most ppl wont notice a difference between cat 5 and cat 6 over the internet, but on a local network you would if everything is running gigabit

 

[tuxify]

We need it for crossover... specifically.

 

[Cleric7x9]

then use a crossover cable. dont use cat6 unless both machines have gigabit network cards

 

[tuxify]

Gigabit. You mean my motherboard: Gigabyte? He has a different machine, but we need to connect them: http://www.computerforum.com/102571-file-internet-sharing.html.

 

[Cleric7x9]

no, not gigabyte, gigabyte is a brand. gigabit means your computers are able to transfer data at 1000Mb/s, instead of 100Mb/s.

if you really are this unsure, just get the cat6, its like $3 more

 

[epidemik]

k well i probably dont have gigabit, willa gigabit cable still work

 

[tuxify]

So the Cat 6 will work with between any 2 network cards?

 

[Cleric7x9]

yes, cat6 supports higher frequencies, than cat5, so its faster. but it will work between any network cards, routers, anything that requires an rj45 (the type of connector on most ethernet cables) port. you cant go wrong with using a cat6 or a cat5. the cat6 is faster and more expensive, thats it

 

[tuxify]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812117853. I think this one will do.