Cat5e (Ethernet)
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Max Speed
1.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
—
Power Delivery
30W
Released
2001
Enhanced Category 5 cabling supporting Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) at up to 100 meters. The minimum recommended Ethernet cable for home networking.
Bandwidth
1 Gbps
Power Delivery
30W
Capabilities
Data
✓
Video
✗
Audio
✗
Power
✓
Ethernet
✓
Future-Proof Analysis
1 Gbps is adequate for most homes today but won't keep up with multi-gigabit ISP plans. Replace with Cat6a for new installs.
Compatible Connectors
Cables
Speed Benchmarks
| Scenario | File Size | Theoretical | Realistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer a 1GB file | 1.00 GB | 8.0s | 9.2s |
| Transfer a 2GB photo album | 2.00 GB | 16.0s | 18.4s |
| Transfer a 10GB movie | 10.00 GB | 80.0s | 92.0s |
| Transfer a 25GB game install | 25.00 GB | 200.0s | 230.0s |
| Transfer a 50GB backup | 50.00 GB | 400.0s | 460.0s |
| Transfer a 100GB project | 100.00 GB | 800.0s | 920.0s |
| Transfer a 250GB backup archive | 250.00 GB | 2000.0s | 2300.0s |
| Transfer a 500GB drive clone | 500.00 GB | 4000.0s | 4600.0s |
| Transfer a 1TB drive image | 1000.00 GB | 8000.0s | 9200.0s |