Cat 5 and Cat 6 Ethernet Cables

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Computer cables get your system talking, so to speak. Achieving full functionality over variable connection volumes and different distances means giving it all the bridges necessary to send and receive data, be it within a local area or over a wide network. Various connections will require different kinds of ethernet cables and other cords, so determining your system needs should always be the first step.

Ethernet cable comes in different categories and can meet various needs depending on what you select. Cat5 cables as well as cat6 cables are composed of a twisted pair structure, meaning a coupled set of wires is wrapped within a protective insulation casing. This design helps cancel out electronic interference and allows data to be carried securely over large physical distances. The color of the insulation casing can tell you how many twists per meter the cable has, what kind of wiring is present, the kind of connecting head it is compatible with and what uses it can handle.

Cat5 cables have largely been replaced by cat5e, or enhanced cables, and Cat6 cables also come in cat6a, or augmented, capacity. All variations offer a maximum length of 100 meters, but Cat5/5e offers support of up to 100 MHz while cat6 can handle up to 250 MHz and cat6a is approved at 500 MHz. The cat5 cables also are unshielded, meaning interference stands a better chance of breaking the data stream if housed in an environment with many other competing signals.

Determining which cord is right for your system will require accessing your space, planning your network requirements and pricing each option to find the one that most matches your performance and communication expectations.

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StarTech.com N6PATCH10BK 10 ft. Cat 6 Black Cat. 6 Patch Cable
Thomas S.
11/8/2022 7:23:44 AM
10' Cat 6 cable works well
“Nothing flashy, a nice Cat 6 cable at the right length for my setup.”

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BYTECC C6EB-75G 75 ft. Cat 6 Green Enhanced 550MHz Patch Cables
Tarmack
4/15/2021 2:15:22 PM
Excellent Ethernet Cables
“I have used several Cat5e and Cat6 cables from this manufacturer and they have always worked well and held up to normal use (and sometimes abuse).”

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StarTech.com C6PATCH20WH 20 ft. Cat 6 White Cat.6 Patch Cable
Rene T.
9/16/2020 6:56:54 AM
It does whats advertised.
“but honestly, not much to say about a cable... cat6 is all i needed for my roomates computer, and it works great, great lenght, needed the 20ft to reach and hide the cable around baseboards and stuff.”

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StarTech.com C6PATCH100RD 100 ft. Cat 6 Red Molded UTP Gigabit Patch Cable
Billy A.
7/29/2020 10:28:42 AM
Fantastic!
“Would buy again easily. Fantastic company that is extremely responsive would recommend to anyone looking for good cat 6 cables.”

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StarTech.com 5 ft Black Gigabit Snagless RJ45 UTP Cat6 Patch Cable - 5ft Patch Cord
Anonymous
5/31/2023 5:10:42 PM
Patch Cables Work Great
“Yes. I would recommend this product to other people and I am going to continue to buy these type of cables from New Egg.”

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Nippon Labs Cat8 RJ45 15FT Ethernet Patch Internet Network LAN Cable, Indoor/Outdoor, 24AWG, Shielded Latest 40Gbps 2000Mhz, Weatherproof S/FTP for Router, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PoE, Switch, Modem (Black)
Stephen D.
2/9/2023 8:41:24 AM
I never knew internet could be so fast
“I am very happy that I bought this cable.”

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BYTECC C6EB-50R 50 ft. Cat 6 Red Enhanced 550MHz Patch Cables
Harry S.
6/8/2022 2:20:44 PM
Good quality cable. I love the protection.
“All together, I am very pleased with this network cable. I would buy it again.”

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