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Reply To: When is it O.K., to use a CAT-6 Ethernet Patch Cable, where a CAT-5E, was ?

January 24, 2022 at 8:32 am #52088

TeamKomando:John
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Hello leftblank15,

Whenever needed it is okay to substitute, CAT-6 can offer higher bandwidth if the run is shorter than 180 ft & your hardware is capable.

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