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Our LAN is based on a Cat 5 cable, while computers are running on a 100mbs NIC.

I was wondering what speed should I expect upgrading NICs and hub/switch to Gigabit.

Eventually should I replace the patch panel and patch cord cables too?

Thank you

Riccardo
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You need CAT5E to attain gigabit speed.

CAT5 does not support 1000BASE-T (=gigabit). There are some exceptions - it is then marked on the cable that it supports it, i.e. "verified for gigabit ethernet".

aairey
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