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

These days, the choices comes down to a handful of different types: Cat5, Cat6, and Cat7, with some variations. (Cat is short for "category" and generally denotes the speed the cable is able to ...

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.

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.

I have a project where I am running POE cameras (5vDC, 2.5A) on the outside of a building. Unfortunately every single wall in the building is "fire ...

Cat 6 and newer Ethernet cables all offer some measure of shielding, but if you're running an Ethernet cable in an environment that features a lot of electrical interference, ...

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.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to wiring your home with Cat5e or Cat6 ethernet cable. (If you’re not sure of the difference between the two, check out this post.) ...

A new Ethernet standard that allows for up to 2.5Gbps over normal Cat 5e cables (the ones you probably have in your house) has been approved by the IEEE. The standard—formally known as IEEE 802 ...