Cat6

Homelab
Why Your Gigabit Ethernet Is Stuck at 100 MbpsNew!!

A practical troubleshooting flow for gigabit Ethernet links negotiating at 100 Mbps because of cables, ports, terminations, or hidden old devices.

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Homelab
Cat6 vs Cat6A in 2026: What to Run, What to Avoid, and When Fiber Makes SenseNew!!

A practical home cabling guide for Cat6, Cat6A, DAC, multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, PoE, and what to avoid in walls.

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Networking
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: What To Buy and What To Avoid

Cat5e is often enough for 1GbE and 2.5GbE. Cat6 is a practical home default. Cat6A is the safer 10GbE long-run choice.

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Homelab
2.5GbE vs 10GbE: Which Home Network Upgrade Is Worth It?

Most homes should start with 2.5GbE for NAS, mini PCs, and Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points because it is cheap, cool, and works over existing Cat5e in many runs. Choose 10GbE when large.

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