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cat5e

  1. kcrossley

    Mixing Cat5e and Cat6 in the same Patch Panel?

    My house has a mixture of builder-installed Cat5e-568A and owner-installed Cat6-568B in-wall Ethernet cables. I'm getting ready to install (2) TRENDnet 12-port patch panels. Is it okay to mix the two cable types in the same patch panel, as long as they are wired using the same layout as the...
  2. Alvin777

    Windows 11 BSOD As Soon s Ethernet Cable is Plugged

    Hi, after many attempts, and grueling hours, sleepless nights always and days (w/ burn in), the problem was simple but hard to find (solution was to unplug the ethernet), I finally got to update Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro for future proofing but as soon I plug in the Cat5e cable to connect...