I have to disagree here. If you want to run over 100MB, 5e is needed.
Also 5e cable is much better for running video signals over Cat5. The difference between Cat5 and Cat5e is less than $10 per 1,000 feet.
So in that case, what does it matter? It doesn't But to come out and
issue a blanket statement that is a complete waste of money, is not
true. In the early 90's I was pulling Cat5 in my house when all you had was
10MB hubs and Cat3 was the norm. I am very glad I pulled the higher
quality cable. When I upgraded the hubs to 100MB and eventually 100MB
switches, all I did was change out the connectors to Cat5 spec and I was
done. I didn't have to re-open walls or pull new cable. I disagree that it is a complete waste of money. [Steve Pierce]