I have not done this. but i can say the cat5 that is between my cable-modem
and router is only 12 inches long and its a Cat6e. im not likely to see any
change from anything like that, there really is next to no chance of
crosstalk on that cable at all. i think that may show you more benefit than
anything, cutting out excess cable from runs that do not need 50ft for a 6
ft run ect.


On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Nathan England <nathan@nmecs.com> wrote:

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> Countless scientific studies in the medical community have proven that, in
> many cases, the placebos are as or more effective than the prescribed
> medication. I believe you are a primary candidate for placebo trials
> Michael!
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> On Monday, February 25, 2013 11:58:16 AM Michael Havens wrote:
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> remember a few weeks ago when someone post a link some young guy made  on
> speeding up a person's internet by putting a strand of cat5 next to your
> existing cat 5? Everyone said that was stupid but I did it anyways. Well,
> my download speeds seem to have increased. Prior to my experiment I used to
> stay around 145 while maxing at 159. Now I am usually at 175 and it goes
> down to 159. Maybe I'm just paying closer attention but if someone has some
> spare cat 5 test it and tell me I'm right or just being stupid:)
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