What is the recommended Cat Ethernet cable for my SR203 sky router to PC?

[Joe_190]

I have sky Superfast Broadband "expected speed 32-50Mb", but normal download is about 34 Mpbs, upload 6 Mbps using a CAT 5 cable.  Should I upgrade to a CAT 6 or CAT 8, would I get any benefit from upgrading?

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Joe_190 

A category 5e will give you gigabit speeds but will give you more of your 32Mbps to that device .   Category 6 and 8 would be overkill

Could you enter your full address below and post the table and notes after removing your address from the image

https://www.broadbandchecker.btwholesale.com/#/ADSL/AddressHome

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Joe_190 

Also could you post your router stats

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband-Talk/How-to-read-your-Sky-Hub-statistics/ba-p/3645346

[TimmyBGood]

@Joe_190 

Cat6 is not unreasonable for domestic use, but anything higher is entirely unnecessary.

It won't improve anything unless you are currently using non-Cat rated CCA cable though.

[Joe_190]

[Joe_190]

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Joe_190 

Right that shows despite a top speed of 56Mbps sky has put you on a 40Mbps profile.  This happens when your guarantee (handback threshold) is less than 40Mbps

Again a category 5e  etthernet would suffice however a cat 6 ethernet may eek out an extra Mb or 2 if you are trying to make the most of you 39Mbps