Cat5 cables were the best option for wired networking (also called Ethernet) for a long time. But since the release of Cat6, that's changed. Cat6 is now considered the minimum standard for networking, ...

I've got this weird thing happening with my dsl setup. All I need to do is network 2 PCs from a sprint dsl modem. But the enet cable that came with the modem doesn't get along with the regular cables ...

To avoid reflections and maintain integrity of the input video signals, the line driver output must be properly terminated. The characteristic impedance of a standard Cat 5 cable is 100 ohm which is ...

Category 5 cables (or more commonly referred to as Cat 5 cables) are a specific standard of ethernet cable. There are also Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7, and Cat 8 cables to choose from. The main differences ...

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Cat5 may still be an option, but Cat6 is faster, safer, and more durable Cat5 cables were the best option for wired networking (also called Ethernet) for a long time. But since the release of Cat6, ...