Cat6
Is Your Ethernet Cable Slowing Down Your Network? Test It Before You Replace It
09/12/2026
Learn how to prove whether an Ethernet cable is limiting speed, why links fall to 100 Mbps, and when Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, or a better installation is the real fix.
Why Your Gigabit Ethernet Is Stuck at 100 Mbps
08/03/2026
A practical troubleshooting flow for gigabit Ethernet links negotiating at 100 Mbps because of cables, ports, terminations, or hidden old devices.
Cat6 vs Cat6A in 2026: What to Run, What to Avoid, and When Fiber Makes Sense
07/31/2026
A practical home cabling guide for Cat6, Cat6A, DAC, multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, PoE, and what to avoid in walls.
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: What To Buy and What To Avoid
07/15/2026
Cat5e is often enough for 1GbE and 2.5GbE. Cat6 is a practical home default. Cat6A is the safer 10GbE long-run choice.
2.5GbE vs 10GbE: Which Home Network Upgrade Is Worth It?
06/22/2026
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.