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'Cat cables' is a shortened term for 'category cables', which encompasses various standardised cables for Ethernet networks like the Cat 6 cable, or the Cat 5, or the Cat 5e. The wiring around the cat cables is usually colour-coded for ease of use by users and engineers.
I know there's the cat5e and cat 6 cables, and under those two categories there are different types.
There are many places where one can purchase cat6 cables. Some of the places where they can be purchased are Best Buy, Amazon, New Egg, and Cables To Go.
Characteristic impedance of cat 5e utp cables is 100 ohms.
CAT 5, CAT 6 and CAT 6A cables
Ethernet Cat 5 or Cat 6 cables are available in different lengths from Best Buy Walmart amazon and Ebay
FOR CAT 5 OR CAT 6 LAN CABLES -- ALL SHOULD BE CORRECTLY CRIMPED AND ITS COLOR CODING ARRANGEMENT TO SERVE ITS PURPOSE.
There are four wire pairs in CAT 5 cable. (Orange&White Orange, Blue&White Blue, Green&White Green, Brown&White Brown) Not in order of use
CAT 3, CAT 5 (ethernet), CAT 6, CAT 6A, and CAT 7. The best is CAT 6A, which is extremely expensive, and is capabl;e of runniong up to 60GBPS!
There is a cat-5 crimping tool needed to attach plugs to the ends of the cables. It is also advised to test your cables with a cable tester, but this can also be done by simply plugging it into a computer & switch.
There is a cat-5 crimping tool needed to attach plugs to the ends of the cables. It is also advised to test your cables with a cable tester, but this can also be done by simply plugging it into a computer & switch.
There is a cat-5 crimping tool needed to attach plugs to the ends of the cables. It is also advised to test your cables with a cable tester, but this can also be done by simply plugging it into a computer & switch.