Using Ethernet Cable Category 7?

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I've recently obtain a modem and in response, I need to purchase a ethernet cable: I've heard the common standard of cat 5e and 6 but I wanted something that has better speed. I'm not certain if Cat 7 is compatible with my laptop because there are recent comments, saying that it hasn't been approved and should abide using the common standard of cable.

There are many circumstances where cat 7 isn't available anywhere near my local retail store and had to resort going online. I manage to discover somewhere in Amazon and curious of planning to purchase one, however I have doubts, that if the product have arrived, there could be problems occurring and it'll risk my purchase.

I'm also pondering, will Cat7 be approved eventually near the future where the demand for larger size data exceeds the current timespan? And also, will there be another series of ethernet standard: such as, cat8 or cat9? 

In that regard, if I'm going to buy a cat 7 cable, what should I be aware of? Does it have any hardware requirements or can it be used on any laptop? 

Thanks.

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Do NOT buy any CAT7 cable, it's a ripoff. Most Ethernet connections (and I mean even Gigabit) work fine on CAT5e, and I doubt that your modem is gigabit...

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Using Ethernet Cable Category 7?
I&#39;ve recently obtain a modem and in response, I need to purchase a ethernet cable: I&#39;ve heard the common standard of cat 5e and 6 but I wanted something that has better speed. I&#39;m not certain if Cat 7 is compatible with my laptop because there are recent comments, saying that it...

James · Answer

There is no need for a home user to have anything more advanced than a CAT5e Cable.  Your computer, and modem are both at best 10/100/1000MB for speed capability.  Your modem will have a bandwidth output at max of 5MB unless you are paying way to much to your ISP.  Stick to 5e and save yourself the money and hassle. CAT 7 requires special connectors to work and the reason it is not "accepted" is because it is not being backed by the manufacturers of computers.  You will not be able to use it in your computer.

MB800800 · Answer

Cat 7 attenuates less and will be more dependable over very long runs (50' or more).   

It's no faster, unless your current connection is dropping packets due to attenuation.  The speed is set in the ethernet protocol and is independent of the cable type.

Albert W · Answer

Hi there,
Cat 5E or Cat 6 will work just fine for you. 
No cable you can buy can increase the speed of the modem, router or the speed of your ISP's signal.
Don't waste your money.
Al

Christine · Answer

Sure it will work. You'd be wasting your money though. It won't make your router transfer data any faster than a cat5e cable will.

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