I have recently upgraded to 3.0 gb internet (TELUS in Canada) and I’m looking to get the most out of the home network.
The TELUS modem has one 10gb out which currently goes into a 1gb TP Link switch. The house is wired with CAT5E which I understand can exceed 1.0 gb in some circumstances.
The CAT 5E primarily feeds into Eero Pro 6s, and some other peripherals (appletv, Xbox, etc.). We’ll likely upgrade to the Eero Max 7 once they become less ludicrously expensive.
Would it make sense to upgrade the switch to a 10G output? I’m looking at the Netgear XS505M. Or is it not worthwhile with the limitations of the CAT 5E?
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I have the option for 10g, but what’s the point? I only use 10g connections in my server rack, for high volume data transfers and self hosted servers where I need high bandwidth (internal use only)
Past that, I’m 99.999% sure you don’t need or will even touch even 2gb speed internet from ISP
Yes. You can get a UniFi router and 10gb switch for under a grand. Not bad if you need the speed.
Do you have a need or can your other equipment to even handle 2.5G, 5G or 10G? Are you just using the 10g to run off of WiFi or are you hardwiring off of the Eero Pro 6s? Apple TV4k and Xbox only have 1G connections, so I would not bother going to 10G unless you are also moving huge data or some other use case not mentioned.
It’s not worth it don’t listen to anyone here. I work for an ISP and I can see the average throughput at the homes.
Do you use your home to live and recreational activities? You don’t need 3gbps and you don’t need to upgrade the switch.
Do you host a massive plex server for you and your friends? You don’t need 3gbps and you don’t need to upgrade the switch.
Do you work from home in media and have to consistently upload large files? You don’t need 3gbps and you don’t need to upgrade the switch.
Most of your devices in your home probably don’t actually support a 3gbs phyrate to begin with. Stick with the gigabit switch and see if your isp provides a cheaper plan. We are an evil industry that preys on people interested in tech and old people with big number they can’t understand nor utilize.