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10G also isn't compatible with most of the lower-CAT cabling that's already run in the walls. Most businesses aren't going to tear it all out to start over. 8
by mattsci2 5y ago
10G also isn't compatible with most of the lower-CAT cabling that's already run in the walls. Most businesses aren't going to tear it all out to start over.
802.11ax can go >10gbps without needing any fixed infrastructure. 10GBASE-T is basically abandonware now, at least for consumer applications.
For servers, fiber is even more scalable (25/50/100/400G), and about as easy to handle.
- zamadatix 5y agoYeah cabling is what will usually make 2.5G/5G make a lot more sense if you don't absolutely need the full bandwidth, those speeds give you options for >1G without needing to rip your cabling plant out. Not quite >10 Gbps on 802.11ax though - standards compliant gear has a max theoretical cap of 9.61 Gbps half duplex using 8 spatial streams and 2.4 Gbps half duplex if one end is any current client chip which is limited to 2 spatial streams. Realistic numbers a little lower, I can get ~2 Gbps goodput on an AX210 in the same room as the router on an empty 160 MHz channel. Still far more than any home consumer will need but it's a bit of a ways off of obsoleting wired 10 Gbps full duplex throughput, especially with the cost of 2 8x8 APs.