• exu@feditown.comOP
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    12 hours ago

    Cat 5e has 8 wires just like any later standard. There’s nothing stopping you from trying a faster speed on it.

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      9 hours ago

      It is being pushed beyond its ratings, so there’s no guarantees that it will work. There’s no harm in trying Cat5e at higher speeds if it’s already installed, but don’t install it with the intention of using it at more than 2.5G.