While upgrading to a #Wifi7 #router and #multigig #LAN #networking, it's been a shock to me that wifi7 has a higher data rate than 2.5G #Ethernet!!
Mainly due to wider channels, but also because of #MLO #MultiLinkOperation, which can use 6Ghz and 5Ghz simultaneously!
I wonder if the 2.5G wired #backhaul on the #TPLink #mesh router I've got coming in the mail actually helps much if the nodes have good #signal or if I should have spring for one with 10G backhaul.
#pov you're upgrading your network to #wifi7 and 2.5G #ethernet
#tplink #hardware #pluggable #usb #pcie #m2 #wifi #pci #multigig
So, in summary, here are my findings if you want to upgrade your home networking to #multigig #ethernet:
- Buy 10/5/2.5 Gbps switches for best performance and compatibility. Itโs worth the extra price.
- Donโt bother with 2.5 Gbps switches unless youโre constrained by budget or space.
- Buy 10/5/2.5 Thunderbolt3 or PCI endpoints.
- Donโt bother buying USB 3.1 dongles over 1 Gbps.
But not all #multigig #ethernet devices are created equal!
The best option for SWITCHES appear to be 10/5/2.5 Gbps ones, that give you 10 Gbps bandwidth between local devices that support them, and 5 Gbps between switches over #cat5e. Iโve had a really good experience with the TRENDnet TEG-S750. https://www.trendnet.com/products/10g-switch/5-port-10g-switch-TEG-S750-v1
You can get 2.5 Gbps switches too, but they appear to have much lower *internal* bandwidth. Plus, if you have existing computers with 10 Gbps, the 10 gig option is best.
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James Smythe
Dave Rahardja