but I'm not the one to ask! :-)~MIKE~(-: On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Michael Havens wrote: > I'd say get cat5 as the only difference is the twist in the cable. > > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 1:45 PM, AZ Pete wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I need to get some long ethernet cabling for my home network (around >> 35ft). I currently have a gigabit switch want to ensure that the cable >> can accommodate gigabit ethernet speed. For the machines that are hard >> wired, I currently use cat 5e. Looking on NewEgg I see cat 5e and cat 6 >> cables. >> >> What's the difference between the two? Do I need to get Cat 6 or will Cat >> 5e accommodate gigabit network speeds? >> >> Thanks! >> Peter >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > >