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bobowyc
post Nov 2 2020, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(hirano @ Nov 2 2020, 10:36 PM)
I am doing major reno in my house and intend to hack the walls and put in ethernet cables in it, running through walls until my office/gaming room. Choosing CAT7 cable as it's more future-proof as I don't want to hack the wall again within 10 years (if nothing goes wrong).

I have not used CAT7 before (currently on CAT6), the CAT7 is using GG45 not RJ45. So can I still use the cable normally and connect it without issue to my TIME modem and router?

Anybody with experience on using CAT7? Do shed some light pls.

Note: prefer using cable not wifi due to more stable connectivity
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Not sure what you mean by GG45, but I am using UGreen Cat7 flat cables for my routers and to my PC, and on Unifi, so far no issues, I just changed one of my old Cat5e cables to Cat7 as the connector head sometimes disconnects. Now no problem. xD If you want cheaper for inside of walls use rounded cables, easier to pull, flat cable a bit hard to pull, but no doubt nice finish. Looks premium and neat, provided your guys know how to pull properly and neatly. biggrin.gif
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post Nov 2 2020, 11:44 PM

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QUOTE(hirano @ Nov 2 2020, 11:01 PM)
Well from all my googling, it mentions cat7 is using GG45 connector instead of RJ45 (although with backwards compability). That is what made me confused and don't want to make wrong decision. Once the cable is installed into hacked walls, i die if it's a wrong decision.
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xD I think it should be ok, i read the info a bit on GG45, basically its just a newer connector but they configured it in a way to follow RJ45 slot, which means backward compatible, i think? lol. If you're worried you can just get Cat6 cable, no worries on that.. xD

 

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