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Category 6 cable (Cat 6) is a standardized twisted pair cable for Ethernet and other network physical layers.

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What is the difference between various cable types like Cat 5, Cat 5e and Cat 6?

I'm just about to move house, so I'm going to have to disconnect and re-wire my network. Pretty much all the devices I have support Gigabit Ethernet. Should I go out and buy some decent network cables (and if so what type) or should I continue using…
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cat6 cable only getting 100mbps over larger distance

I know this question has already been asked a few times but I feel that my case is a little different since I've tried all the solutions provided in the other threads. I created a small diagram to avoid any potential confusion. So I have a cat6…
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Running CAT 5 cable outdoors

I'm trying to extend my network to an unconnected garage that's about 20 yards away from my house. What's the best way to do this? Is there special outdoor-rated CAT5e/CAT6 I should use? If put it in a dug trench, do I need to put it in…
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What is longest Cat 6 cable I can run when I am just using it to connect a single user to a switch?

When I am using a single PC to switch environment with a VLAN function, what is longest Cat 6 cable I can use? I have read about a 100 m length limitation, but I am not talking about daisy chaining or any other user being on same line. The PC…
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Can I use CAT5e jacks with CAT6 cable?

I was wondering if I can use a CAT5e keystone jack with CAT6 cable. I am refering to the parts that terminate a cable where it comes out of the wall. I want to run a 30 ft length of CAT6 but all I have is CAT5e jacks and I don't want to buy any news…
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Can you run PoE Cat6 alongside standard Cat6 cables?

I need PoE for some devices (CCTV cameras, WiFI Access Points) - can these wires be run in parallel with Cat6 cables going to non PoE devices (e.g. datapoints of PC) Cat6 HDBaseT Cables being used for HDMI over Cat6
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LAN speed differences between Cat5e and Cat6/6e cables?

From what I heard, cat5e ethernet cables are fully capable of supporting gigabit ethernet at full speed. However, I have also heard that gigabit speeds are not fully unlocked until you use cat6 or cat6e cables. Can someone explain that the…
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Home CAT6 wiring: CMR vs CMP?

I'm planning on wiring my house with CAT6 cable. I'm finding a large jump in price between CMR and CMP cabling, and I'm confused by what counts as a 'plenum' and what does not. As I'm wiring my house, I'm planning on going through interior (hollow)…
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Is it possible to connect an old RJ11 phone line into a Cat 6 wall socket to use for FTTN service?

I just moved into an older house and the NBN guy told me the phone socket's been cut off and plastered over. I checked with the previous owner and he said that the cord is just cut off, sitting under the house. I have a Cat 6 wall socket, and my…
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Can I use Cat6 cables on a Cat5 switch?

I will change the switch to Cat6 next week, but I need the net to work with the old switch for a few days. What happens when you plug a Cat6 cable to a cat5 port ?
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What is the difference between Cat 6 and Cat 6e Ethernet cabling?

What is the difference between Cat 6 and Cat 6e Ethernet cabling? The length is not an issue for me, since I will be using the cables for intra-rack connections.
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S/FTP or U/FTP when wiring a house with CAT6a cabels for 10GbE?

I'm currently in the process of having my newly built house wired with copper ethernet cables. This setup is supposed to be "future-proof" to some extend (10-15 years) so I do intent to use 10 GbE in a couple of years. I've had a look around the…
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Can I use Cat5/Cat6 instead of phone cables

I wonder if I can replace the phone cable that connects my DSL router to the box outside the building with a Cat5/6 cable. The phone cable in use has only two wires inside it. So, I was wondering if I can use two wires from the Cat5/6 cable for…
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Can I use a single CAT-6 UTP cable for both LAN and telephone which is controlled by PABX system?

At my office, we do use telephone which is controlled by PABX system. I want to provide LAN and telephone connection to a user through a single CAT-6 UTP cable. I know that wires 1, 2, 3 & 6 of CAT-6 UTP are used for data transfer & receive. Wires…
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CAT-6 Cable: What Speeds Should I Be Expecting?

I've just ran a CAT-6 cable throughout my house. I've terminated both my ends using a CAT-6 patch panel and a CAT-6 keystone jack. I've put two computers on either end (Macbook Pro 13"; I believe capable of a Gbps, and a Gateway PC that is…
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