Nowadays technology moves so fast hence the need for faster networks. When planning your network you need to future proof ethernet cables for gigabit speeds and improved distances. The type of cable to use to future proof your network has evolved. Many old or existing networks use CAT5e which is now no longer efficient to run Gigabit networks up to 10 Gbps. CAT5e cables are okay to use if you are still using legacy equipment as many can’t even fully utilize the 100 Mbps throughput. For high-performance networks, you need to upgrade your legacy network to CAT6 or a higher Gigabits network.

Why do you need to upgrade CAT5e to CAT6 or higher?

In the new age of WiFi 6 technology, your network backbone must be run using CAT6 cables. The reason CAT6 is the right cable to future proof Ethernet cables in your building is their ability to easily exceed Gigabit speeds. CAT6 Ethernet cables can easily power up newer WiFi6 access points, VoIP phones, videoconferencing systems and many other IoT devices with PoE switches.

Uplink your Network with Fibre for 10G Capabilities

When upgrading your network cables and hardware you can make use of fibre optic cables to create uplinks between your switches. Fibre uplink is the right way to effectively future proof your business network and keep performance at its best. Fibre cables can help maintain high throughput over longer distances than LAN cables in large properties. The best practice when creating a network link between floors and buildings is to use SFP switches to connect fibre cables. This is guaranteed to drastically improve your network performance.

Do you have a network cabling project that you would like to discuss with us? Our dedicated team will help you choose the right network equipment that is sure to futureproof your entire network. We work with all industries and network types.

Call us on 0826703622 or 0878216085 to book a consultation with our network specialist.