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Soundsurf11 Feb 2010 09:10Hello,
I faced the same question last year and did some research. I decided to go with a simple network socket because it allows me to use the full bandwidth (depending on the network cable) of 1 Gbit without sharing it. If I want to connect multiple PCs, I can just connect a 1 Gbit switch behind it if needed.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards,
Soundsurf
I faced the same question last year and did some research. I decided to go with a simple network socket because it allows me to use the full bandwidth (depending on the network cable) of 1 Gbit without sharing it. If I want to connect multiple PCs, I can just connect a 1 Gbit switch behind it if needed.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards,
Soundsurf
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AallRounder1 Mar 2010 21:22Hello, I also had to look into this
and two network technicians independently confirmed to me that the bandwidth has nothing to do with the choice between single or double outlets. In their opinion, double outlets are usually installed by default to allow more flexibility.
For a 1,000 Mbit (1 Gbit) transmission, the cable is the key factor:
Either an older CAT 5e cable (which must actually be rated for "1,000 Mbit") or preferably CAT 7 cable. CAT 7 is definitely gigabit-capable. However, once you are serious about gigabit speeds, you should also use the expensive special gigabit-rated outlets. Standard outlets are usually only rated up to CAT 5 and essentially limit CAT 7 to about 500 Mbit. In my opinion, though, this is not related to the question of single versus double outlets.
Currently, I am installing two CAT 7 cables to each outlet and using normal CAT 5 outlets, but double. If I eventually get gigabit, I only need to replace the outlets; the cables can stay.
Best regards
and two network technicians independently confirmed to me that the bandwidth has nothing to do with the choice between single or double outlets. In their opinion, double outlets are usually installed by default to allow more flexibility.
For a 1,000 Mbit (1 Gbit) transmission, the cable is the key factor:
Either an older CAT 5e cable (which must actually be rated for "1,000 Mbit") or preferably CAT 7 cable. CAT 7 is definitely gigabit-capable. However, once you are serious about gigabit speeds, you should also use the expensive special gigabit-rated outlets. Standard outlets are usually only rated up to CAT 5 and essentially limit CAT 7 to about 500 Mbit. In my opinion, though, this is not related to the question of single versus double outlets.
Currently, I am installing two CAT 7 cables to each outlet and using normal CAT 5 outlets, but double. If I eventually get gigabit, I only need to replace the outlets; the cables can stay.
Best regards
A network cable has eight wires (4x2).
To create a gigabit-capable network connection (1 port), all eight wires of the network cable need to be terminated. Whether it is Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 only matters for longer distances. For a 100 Mbit network, only 4 wires per port are sufficient. Therefore, it is possible to establish two 100 Mbit connections with just one cable using a double socket. It depends on the connection type and not necessarily on the cable. For a gigabit network, two cables must be installed to a double network socket.
To create a gigabit-capable network connection (1 port), all eight wires of the network cable need to be terminated. Whether it is Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 only matters for longer distances. For a 100 Mbit network, only 4 wires per port are sufficient. Therefore, it is possible to establish two 100 Mbit connections with just one cable using a double socket. It depends on the connection type and not necessarily on the cable. For a gigabit network, two cables must be installed to a double network socket.
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