Re: CAT8 home network cabling

[Mark Jaspher Ramile <mjaspher.ramile@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Friday, 20 June 2003 at 21:25:19 UTC+8, L. M. Rappaport wrote:
> On 16 Jun 2003 15:56:34 -0700, denbi...@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Denbigh)
> wrote (with possible editing):
> >I shall soon be re-wiring my house for power, computer networking,
> >security and AV.
> >
> >An "expert" has recommended future-proofing the installation by using
> >CAT8 cable instead of CAT5. Obviously it is more expensive, but he
> >tells me that it will provide the greater bandwidth that I might need
> >if I ever want to transmit digital TV signals around the house.
> >
> >Does anyone have any experience with CAT8, or offer any comments
> >regarding its value?
> No experience with Cat8 nor do I expect I ever will. Reason: Cat 5 is
> used everywhere. Where more bandwidth is needed, the logical
> progression is fiber which provides almost infinite bandwidth. Fiber
> is cheap, but terminations are ungodly expensive. You need to spend
> close to US$ 1000 for the tools to terminate it properly, and that
> doesn't count the training to use them. That said, there are folks
> saying that new tools are currently being developed which will cut the
> cost dramatically. When you think about it, fiber is a far better
> replacement then any kind of copper.
> I think category 8 would be a waste of money. If you really want to
> "future-proof" your house, run piping (thin wall or pvc) in vertical
> runs from each room to the basement and/or attic, and perhaps a few
> from basement to attic, leave a pull string in them and then seal the
> ends (fire protection).
> My .02
> --
> Larry
> ra...@xxxxxxx
you would be surprised what the future holds