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Expensive Ethernet cables aren't a guarantee of higher speeds: Here's why

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TIA guidance referenced by Fluke Networks says 10Gbps should operate over Cat6 up to 37 meters and between 37 and 55 meters depending on interference from nearby cables.

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Even with a cable rated for more than 1Gbps, connecting two 1GbE devices still tops out at a 1Gbps link. According to Fluke, aluminum has approximately 55 percent greater resistance than copper of the same diameter, which can lead to more heat and lower voltage available at Power over Ethernet devices such as cameras, access points and phones.

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