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I can actually get 7 gbit but have no idea what I'd use with it. I'd need to upgrade my entire lan just to make use of it.
by hparadiz 7mo ago
I can actually get 7 gbit but have no idea what I'd use with it. I'd need to upgrade my entire lan just to make use of it.
- simoncion 7mo ago> I'd need to upgrade my entire lan just to make use of it. If the concern is cost (rather than recabling the house) Mikrotik sells solid, inexpensive gear. Its management UIs take a bit of getting used to, but are fine once you've figured them out. You can also find two-port Intel 10gbit NICs on the Newegg "Marketplace" for ~40USD [0], and -while most already come with modules (and you will be informed if they don't)- if the X520s you're sold don't permit non-Intel transcievers, the NIC's firmware can usually be easily modified to change that. [1] [0] <https://www.newegg.com/intel-e10g42bfsr/p/N82E16833106041 https://www.newegg.com/intel-e10g42bfsr/p/N82E16833106041> [1] <https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads%2Fpatching-intel-x520-eeprom-to-unlock-all-sfp-transceivers.24634%2F https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads%2Fpatching...>
- db48x 7mo agoIt’s not official, but you don’t always need to replace Cat5 cable with Cat6 to support 10Gbps Ethernet. Cat5 might only get you a quarter of the range of Cat6 on a good day, but since the range of Ethernet is 300 feet you would need a really big house to have cables that were too long. But generally the real question is how often the extra speed would give you a real measurable advantage. If it’s only a few times per month then it’s probably not worth the extra subscription cost.
- hparadiz 7mo agoI have a 1000 ft spool of cat6. I meant switches, router, and other peripherals. Need a new switch anyway.