Cat 6 Cable

Cat 6 Cable (Ethernet Cable)

There a few different categories of ethernet cables, the classifications are based on the amount of bandwidth and data transmission speeds. The complete category list is 3, 5, 5e, 6, 6a and 7.

A Cat 6 cable has the ability to handle Gigabit Ethernet with a bandwidth of up to 250MHz. The Cat 6 cable had a few improvements in comparison to its predecessor. This includes better insulation and thinner wires, which provide a higher signal-to-noise ratio. These are also better for environments that may have electromagnetic interference and thus reduces the crosstalk of cables. Some of the Cat 6 cables are available in shielded twisted pair (STP) form, while others are the older unshielded twisted pair (UTP). STP cables are a bit harder to install in comparison and less flexible due to the sheat inside. The STP cables also need a grounding cable.

The Cat 6 cable is also backwards compatible with Cat 5 and Cat 5e. 

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These Ethernet cables are produced by many different brands, some are even unnamed. The known names include D-Link and 3M. The price depends on the length of the Cat 6 cable in question, the longer it is the more it costs. Generally, Ethernet cables are not an expensive item.