Though we’ve never used their cables, [Blue Jeans Cable] out of Seattle, WA sure does seem to take the black art of cable manufacture seriously. When they read the Cat 6 specification, they k… ...

However, the distinctions between CAT 6, CAT 7 and CAT 8 cables are more nuanced. Here’s what you need to know: CAT 6 is the sixth generation of ethernet cabling used in enterprise and home networks.

Cat6/5e network or ethernet cable quality is a little understood but big problem. We dive into why 80% of cables fail to meet spec and what you can do you ensure you are buying good network cable. ...

In our previous Guide to Cat 5e and Cat 6 cables we discussed the main differences and briefly showed the complex test structure required for true full Ethernet connectivity. This week we are going to ...

These days, anything with copper in it is expensive. If you doubt that, a walk into any Home Depot electrical department, where the wire is locked up tighter than Fort Knox, will prove otherwise. C… ...

The RJ45 connector is used in nearly every Ethernet category, from Cat 1 to Cat 6 as well as Cat 8. GG45 Ethernet Cat 7 cables use the GigaGate45, or GG45 connector.

Cat5 and Cat6 Ethernet cables are both fine for transferring data around a wired network, but there is no competition when it comes to choosing one over the other. Cat5 is old and outdated and has ...

We'll tell you what the difference is between Cat 5e and Cat 6 Ethernet cable, and when to use each. How to pick the right cables for your home network - CNET X ...

A lot home networks use an older CAT5 or CAT5e cable. Nowadays, however, it's worth swapping to a CAT6 network cable, especially if you've got fast internet.

Those will be connected with a short Cat-5 or Cat-6 Ethernet cable and the modular RJ-45 8-pin connector. There are many homes in which that's likely the extent of their Ethernet install.