general Cat5e questions 1

[compnut24]

ok, if i wire my house with cat5e, will i still be able to use my 10/100 NIC's and my 10/100 hub just like it was cat5?

thanks
-Skyler

 

[wybnormal]

Yes.. CAT5 is upwardly compatible with CAT5E. We only CAT5E cross connects between all out switches and routers to avoid pulling it all out later.

MikeS
"Diplomacy; the art of saying 'nice doggie' till you can find a rock" Wynn Catlin

 

[djoaker]

how can you tell if the cable Cat5E is stranded or solid ?

 

[MWM]

The manufacturer's part number, of course, if you happen to have a catalog. Some stencil the word, "PATCH CABLE" along with the usual Cat 5(e) stuff. Some do not indicate it on the sheath at all.

Yours,
Mike