Ethernet
Is Your Ethernet Cable Slowing Down Your Network? Test It Before You Replace It
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
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
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
Choose Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6A by the intended link and installed-channel tests, checking terminations and pathway ratings; avoid copper-clad aluminum and unsupported marketplace category claims.
Mesh Is Not Always the Answer: How to Fix Bad Wi-Fi the Right Way
Mesh can fix coverage, but it can also add latency, burn airtime, and hide the real problem. Diagnose first, then choose the right fix.