topic Re: Cat 8 cables in Broadband

Cat 8 cables

Jasper2344 — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:09:00 GMT

Just wondering is a cat 8 cable compatible with the sky broadband hubs as i am getting a new hub shortly due to upgrading to full fiber and i may need to move the router depending on where the ONT comes into my property. Hopefully they will put it where i want it but if not i will need to move the router and want to use cat 8 if possible. Many thanks for any info.

Re: Cat 8 cables

TimmyBGood — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:17:00 GMT

@Jasper2344 wrote:

Just wondering is a cat 8 cable compatible with the sky broadband hubs

Yes, but Cat8 is entirely unnecessary for domestic situations: it's intended as an interconnect in server farms (and is somewhat difficult to work with due to its extra stiffness)

Cat5e is entirely adequate, Cat 6 for comfort if you wish. Just avoid CCA (copper clad aluminium) which should never carry a Cat rating.

Re: Cat 8 cables

Jasper2344 — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:06:23 GMT

@TimmyBGoodthanks for the info i will look at alternatives then especially if cat 8 tends to be stiff.

Re: Cat 8 cables

TimmyBGood — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:54:46 GMT

@Jasper2344