Cat5e vs Cat6A – Can Cat5e Really Do 10Gbps?!

📺 Video Description: Cat5e vs Cat6A – Can Cat5e Really Do 10Gbps?! In this video, I put Cat5e and Cat6A Ethernet cables to the test with a real 10G setup! We compare both cables side-by-side to see if Cat5e can actually handle 10 Gigabit Ethernet — or if you really need to upgrade to Cat6A for 10G speeds. I’ll run real-world speed tests, share my results, and bust the myth that Cat5e “can’t do 10G.” Spoiler: it’s all about cable quality and distance! ________________________________________ 📢 Join the Discussion: 💬 Join the GotWire Discord:   / discord   ⚡ Stay Connected: 📺 Subscribe to GotWire for more networking content:    / @gotwire   🖥 Gear I Used in This Video: 🔌 10G Switch: https://amzn.to/4miCCuP 💻 10G NICs: https://amzn.to/4n6TrKv 📦 Cat5e Cable: https://amzn.to/46n0tDF 📦 Cat6A Cable: https://amzn.to/3Icy5fu 📦Klein Tools RJ 45 Crimper: https://amzn.to/3K6zd4K 🔌 RJ45 Connectors, Cat 6A:https://amzn.to/42fH72f 💻Cable Matters Cat6A Keystone: https://amzn.to/4gjWWKM 🖥 Key Stone Face Plate: https://amzn.to/42oZa5S 📦Klein Tools RJ45 Cable Tester: https://amzn.to/41Pj1uT ________________________________________ #GotWire #HomeLab #Networking #10Gbps #Cat5e #Cat6A #NetworkUpgrade