Hi, people! Has anyone recently chosen an Ethernet cable for a home network? I'm confused by these models. For example, there are Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and now Cat7 and Cat8. I was trying to figure out which one is better, but I got confused: if I take Cat6 or Cat6a, will it be okay for 1 Gbps internet or should I immediately think about more powerful cables, like Cat7? I thought about it because I'm planning to improve the internet at home and I want everything to work at maximum speed. Which cable should I choose in 2025? Or maybe it doesn't matter so much for internet speed? Please share your experience!

Hi! Oh, I was just recently choosing a cable for my home, so I can share my experience. Many people ask the question, How long can and Ethernet Cable be? I also faced this question when I decided to update my home network. The thing is that Ethernet cables usually have different categories, and each of them is designed for certain tasks. In fact, choosing the right cable is important because not only the stability of the signal depends on it, but also the maximum data transfer speed. I'll start with the most common type - Cat5e. This cable has been used for a long time and works at speeds of up to 1 Gbps, which is enough for most users. If you have regular Internet up to 1 Gbps, then Cat5e is quite suitable.

Yes, in general, I agree that the choice depends on what kind of Internet you have and how many devices are connected. For example, I also had a regular Cat5e, but with the transition to higher speeds (closer to 1 Gbit/s) I began to notice that it was not pulling consistently, especially when several devices were actively working. I switched to Cat6 and really felt the difference in speed, as well as in the stability of the connection. But if you have a small house and the Internet is no more than 1 Gbit/s, then, of course, it is not worth overpaying.