Fiber

Homelab
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.

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Networking
Single-Mode vs Multi-Mode Fiber: Which One Should You Run?

Choose single-mode or multimode fiber from the exact optics, application reach, loss budget, and installation route; neither mode or jacket color guarantees future compatibility or a working link.

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Networking
SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, and QSFP-DD Explained

Transceiver modules connect network equipment to fiber, DAC, AOC, or copper media. Match speed, port type, connector, distance, and vendor support.

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