When they read the Cat 6 specification, they knew they couldn’t just keep building the cables the way they used to. So they did some research and purchased a Fluke certification tester for a ...

The CTX200P RJ45/Coax Tester performs a TIA568 test on CAT5/6 network cable (RJ45) with instant PASS/FAIL results for opens/shorts, reversals, split pairs, and continuity.

Cat 6: good cable and connectors, plus good termination practices, will not get you to 100% compliance unless you can test cables and learn from the feedback the tester gives you. However, once you do ...

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 ...

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.

Cat5 cables were the best option for wired networking (also called Ethernet) for a long time. But since the release of Cat6, ...

MUNICH, Germany – A new addition to Provertha's I-Net Ethernet series is a plastic version of the Ethernet/IP RJ45 IP67 connector conforming to IEC 61076-3-106, Variant 1. These connectors have a ...

Category 6 cables remain one of the most used Ethernet options, but as internet speeds and bandwidth continue to increase, Category 8 will eventually start to become a more popular option (Cat 7 ...

Cat 6 is cable that's more reliable at higher speeds than Cat 5 or Cat 5e. They look pretty much the same; in fact, Cat 6 is backward compatible with Cat 4, so you can mix and match.

Before you get started, make sure you have the necessary tools, and decide whether you're going to use Cat 5e or Cat 6 network cables. What you'll need: Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) patch cable ...