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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: wrag on November 01, 2006, 08:50:34 PM
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Cat 5 cable and Cat 6 cable?
Saw recently there is a Cat6 cable available. Is it better then Cat5?
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i think cat 5 is rated for 100mb networks
and cat6 is rated for 1000mb networks
in a nutshell
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The cat just means "how many twists per inch" -- CAT5 has 5 twists per inch. CAT6 will just have 6 twists. There are other considerations, as the twists serve a purpose in most wires (in audio wires they are twisted to properly cancel out interference from outside signals). The specifics of what the twists do on network cables I have no details on.
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The twists in the case of CAT 5/6 cable helps prevent EMI (electrical Interference). Yes, CAT 6 permits faster network speeds.
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YES wrag
Purchase cable that has EIA/TIA approved Catagory V, 5, 5e 6 and UL listed printed on jacket/shealth.
If it doesnt say it, then the advertised performance could be an issue.
Originally posted by Krusty
The cat just means "how many twists per inch" -- CAT5 has 5 twists per inch. CAT6 will just have 6 twists.
Where did you read this Krusty?
CAT has nothing to do with how many twist.
Cat = Catagory
EIA/TIA's Criteria of performance and classification for 4 pair UTP/STP.
(unshielded/Shielded twisted pair)
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In a book, and from somebody that once taught a class.
EDIT: I know CAT stands for category, but from what I've been told, the number is how many twists for that category.