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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Cat5 cables have largely been replaced by cat5e, or enhanced cables, and Cat6 cables also come in cat6a, or augmented, capacity.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.

Bestselling Network Ethernet Cables Reviews:

Emanuel G.

11/6/2024 7:08:38 PM

Quite Simply, This Is A Great Cable

“ Performs much better than my CAT 6 cable. ”

Nippon Labs Cat8 RJ45 3FT Ethernet Patch Internet Network LAN Cable, Indoor/Outdoor, 24AWG, Shielded Latest 40Gbps 2000Mhz, Weatherproof S/FTP for Router, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PoE, Switch, Modem (Purple)

Anonymous

10/27/2024 8:18:25 AM

Solid, easy to pull, easy to punch down

“ CAT-6 for a good price. ”

Monoprice Cat6 Ethernet Bulk Cable - 250 Feet - Blue | Network Internet Cord - Stranded, 550Mhz, UTP, CM, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 24AWG

Anonymous

10/21/2023 12:02:07 PM

The right angle fits into a tight space, but bandwidth is still gigabit

“ The cable is thinner than I expect for Cat6, which makes it easier to lay. ”

TRIPP LITE N204-010-BL-DN 10 ft. Cat 6 Blue Gigabit Right Angle Down to Straight Patch Cable

Caleb B.

4/17/2023 4:42:54 PM

It's a 30ft CAT6 cable

“ - It's a 30ft CAT6 cable which I needed. ”

StarTech N6PATCH30WH StarTech.com Cat6 Patch Cable - 30 ft - White Ethernet Cable - Snagless RJ45 Cable - Ethernet Cord - Cat 6 Cable - 30ft

Anonymous

3/1/2023 8:03:58 AM

Its Awesome!

“ Great Replacement For My Old Cat5 ”

TRIPP LITE N001-050-BK 50 ft. Cat 5E Black Snagless Cat5e Molded Patch Cable

Thomas S.

11/8/2022 7:23:44 AM

10' Cat 6 cable works well

“ It is a Cat 6 cable, 10 feet long, and carries the network at the advertised speed. ”

StarTech.com N6PATCH10BK 10 ft. Cat 6 Black Cat. 6 Patch Cable

ALEX C.

9/19/2022 9:30:28 AM

Works Great!

“ My Cat 5e cable should have worked, but maxed out at 90 mbsp. ”

SatelliteSale RJ45 Cat-7 Network Ethernet SSTP Internet Cable 600 MHz 10 Gbps Universal Wire Black Cord 3 feet

Anonymous

10/22/2021 4:41:40 PM

Good ethernet cable

“ I thought I would buy CAT 6 ethernet cables because CAT 6 would meet my needs for many years to come, but the prices for these top-tier CAT 8 cables were not bad, so I went with CAT 8. ”

Nippon Labs Cat8 RJ45 5FT Ethernet Patch Internet Network LAN Cable, Indoor/Outdoor, 24AWG, Shielded Latest 40Gbps 2000Mhz, Weatherproof S/FTP for Router, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PoE, Switch, Modem (Red)

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