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 Question by Ryan Polster posted 28 Jan 2005
 Cable and Patch Panel
I have Cat5e cable ran throught my house. I have just bought a cat 6 patch panel. Will i still be able to use my cat5e wire in my house with the cat6 patch panel? Will there be any issues?
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 Answer by Joseph Golan posted 28 Jan 2005
Dear Ryan,

Using higher grade components should never be a problem and may improve the overall performance of the link. All other particaular are the same between category 5e and 6 including color codes, etc.

Sincerely,
Joseph Golan, RCDD

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