I want to install Ethernet cable in my property from an upstairs BT home hub four (only one gigabit port) to downstairs to an xbox pc and NAS drive. the longest distance is only about 20m.
I want to future proof it. I would run a single cable to a gigabit switch downstairs
we have normal broadband but will be getting fiber optic soon within next month and probably be upgrading to a home hub 5 with multiple gigabit ports.
Q1. if i use a gigabit switch to increase the number of ports run off the one port on the router will this slow down the individual speed of the cables coming off the switch. so when i upgrade to HH5 would it be better to run individual cables directly off the new router.
Q2, should i use cat 6 or cat 6a cabling. i am guessing it will not make a difference as longest length only 20 m.
I want to future proof it. I would run a single cable to a gigabit switch downstairs
we have normal broadband but will be getting fiber optic soon within next month and probably be upgrading to a home hub 5 with multiple gigabit ports.
Q1. if i use a gigabit switch to increase the number of ports run off the one port on the router will this slow down the individual speed of the cables coming off the switch. so when i upgrade to HH5 would it be better to run individual cables directly off the new router.
Q2, should i use cat 6 or cat 6a cabling. i am guessing it will not make a difference as longest length only 20 m.