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A complete guide to CAT 5 cable

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 An Ethernet cable connects devices to networks, that’s the primary purpose of the cable. And just as the regular internet connection tends to vary in speed and bandwidth, so does the Ethernet. Yes, there are various kinds and what makes the issue more difficult is the fact that networking standards tend to differ widely. As a result, you are bound to feel a little confused when it comes to selecting the right Ethernet cable for your organization. And that’s why you need to review the following, especially as it happens to be a complete guide to CAT 5 . • What does CAT mean?: Let’s see, you have been browsing online for Ethernet a while now. And yes, you are bound to come across various specifications such as CAT5, RG48, etc. The former stands for category while the later is meant to denote radio guide. That’s a tad more confusing right? The one you need to focus on is category. As it is, there are several categories in Ethernet, from 1 to higher numbers. And a general rule of th...