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Old 08-11-2024, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BubblesandPat View Post
I would Love to be able to use the hardwire cat 5/6 (not even sure what we have..as we bought pre-owned and nobody seems to know..would love to know who to ask) I maybe old fashion but I prefer the security of wired as opposed to wifi..
If you're wondering about which type of cable you have it will be printed on the cable jacket (the cables specs will be printed every 2 feet or so). The category ( cat5, cat5e, cat6 etc.) is mostly a descriptor of how far and fast data can be pushed. It started with cat1 which is voice only capable, it had paper or cotton insulation. As demand for faster and further transmission came about they developed better cable. My knowledge and experience of it ends at cat6 but everything above 5 will carry tv signal at least 325 feet.
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