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Ethernet cables have been in existence for decades now. We can probably not think of the Internet existing without them. Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA) standardized them. They are available in following shield formats: U/UTP - Unshielded cable, unshielded twisted pairs F/UTP - Foil shielded cable, unshielded twisted pairs U/FTP - Unshielded cable, foil shielded twisted pairs S/FTP - braided shielded cable, foil shielded twisted pairs Here in this article we are going to talk about types of Ethernet cables: CAT5 CAT6 Let's start with CAT5 and CAT5e Ethernet cables. We will explore Shielded cat5 and shielded cat5e cables: CAT5 network cable is widely useful for 100Base-T and 1000Base-T networks as it provides performance for 100 Mbps or bit more. The Cat 5 cable replaced the CAT3 version and over the years it became the standard for Ethernet cables. According to the latest innovations Cat 5e cable replaced CAT5 cables. Cat5 cables ...

Back in the days when there was no WIFI, we were so fascinated with how a single cable connection could let you surf and access online data. As time passed by, we have cut down a lot on the cables. With a single Wi-Fi connection, we can access the internet from anywhere in our homes. All we need for that is good internet speed. But, when it is down, you cannot do anything but wait for the error-free connection (including adjusting our modem wiring). Think about Ethernet cables . They might be old fashioned but when it comes to internet speed Ethernet cables gives you plenty of reasons to adopt them into your system. WIFI (Wireless Connection) Vs Ethernet Cables (Wired Connection) There’s nothing like a WIFI connection. It changed our lives. Gave us the flexibility to consume data from anywhere with internet-enabled devices. In our homes, offices, cafe, restaurants. In short, everywhere. It’s now a part of our everyday lives. Having said that there are a lot of benefit...

When your internet speed is slow, you start blaming the game. But it is important to find out the root cause behind that. Today, we are here with a list of solutions which you can apply to achieve an ideal internet set up rendering high-speed data. Here’s how you can increase the internet speed: Choose The Mobile Operator Wisely There is a smart way of doing that. Find out the mobile service provider which would give you the fastest service at your preferred locations. Gather a group of friends with various mobile devices and perform a speed test together. You can even organize a speed test meet up where you can visit your friend’s house turn by turn. Note that, it is important to restart the Wi-Fi connection before you run the test. You can achieve faster speeds by even switching the service providers with each other. Fix The Wi-Fi Dead Spots You can run the speed tests in the areas where you use Wi-Fi to find out if it’s a dead spot. If you encounter a problem at that p...

Our one and the only requirement is high-speed internet from any network. A successful network and that too in terms of speed depends on its components. That includes switches, controllers, connectors, and Ethernets. Amongst all, Ethernet cables have some extra weightage and are responsible for better performance. They pass data at high-speed rates. For example,  CAT 6 cables  can operate frequencies up to 250MHz. At the same time, CAT 5 cables operate frequencies up to 100MHz. The CAT 5 cables are also suitable for 100Mbit applications using two-pair cables. To simply your understanding, the below table specifies all the Industry frequency requirements: But when you choose cables for the industrial purpose, you need to understand the industrial requirements to  choose the right cable for your network . Size of a Conductor Conductors are one of the reasons behind fulfilling our needs of high data speed over long distances. Especially the conducto...

    Patch Cables: Refers to electrical and optical cables like Cat5 cables and Optical cables. However, patch cables/cords can be: single-conductor wires that use banana connectors coaxial cables using BNC connectors Ethernet Cat5, Cat5e , Cat6, Cat6a Optical fiber cables. What makes a patch cable is its length. Due to its primary use of connecting patch panels, the cables need to be short.  Crossover Cables: Used when connecting two devices of the same kind to transfer data. Example, if you have a broken computer at home, you can extract the information out with a different computer using a crossover cable to connect the other device without the use of hubs or routers.

We usually limit our knowledge of electrical world to the utilities we enjoy and do not dive much into it. However, it is important to know that data networks and Local area networks cannot work smoothly without cables. For the past 7 years, CAT6A cables have gained a lot of popularity for supporting support bandwidths up to 250 MHz and Gigabit network applications. CAT6 “A” is nothing but an augmented version of CAT6 cable that supports data rates of 10G up to 100 meters. In this blog, our major purpose is to acquaint you with the advantages and applications of CAT6A Ethernet cable . But before we do that, we will know the difference between CAT6 and Cat6A LAN cables. Difference between CAT6 and CAT6A As compared to CAT5E’s cabling infrastructure, CAT6 cables offers many more benefits. Initially when the manufacturers introduced CAT6, it was 50% more expensive as compared to CAT5E. Due to the higher prices, there were limited installations. Gradually, as its pricing reduced a...