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Why LAN Speed Is More Than Just Cable Category

Upgrading to Cat6 or Cat6A is often seen as a universal fix, but LAN speed depends on the weakest link. Switch backplane capacity, port negotiation, and traffic patterns matter just as much.

A fast cable connected to an overloaded switch does not improve throughput.

A structured approach to LAN performance design is outlined at comsiam.com/lan
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