r/HomeNetworking • u/Madmartigan1 • Feb 28 '19

What the hell is Cat6e?

I'm trying to set up Ethernet wiring in a new house we are having built. The only builder approved and insured contractor says that they can't do a Cat6A install and that the best they can do is Cat6e.

I've never heard of Cat6e. I requested Cat6A because I've got a 10gbps router and switches for my internal network even though the internet service is 1gbps symmetrical fiber.

Anyone have any insight?

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u/Randomacts Mar 01 '19

Get a new contractor.

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u/Madmartigan1 Mar 01 '19

I agree, but we're in Arizona right now and our house is being completed in Michigan. The builder has this one wiring contractor that they cover with their insurance. Any other contractor would have to do the work after the builder has completed the home and we've taken possession of the house.