I finally took your advice and went completely wired on my home network using a bunch of Ethernet cables I had lying around. Some are Cat5, and others are Cat5e. Is there a difference? Is one faster ...

Although it probably feels like forever to many of us since Category 5 Ethernet cabling became prevalent, now that 2.5 and even 5 Gbit Ethernet has trickled into the mainstream, a pertinent question ...

Choosing the right layout for your business network is highly important, as poorly-designed networks can create speed and instability problems across your IT systems. Although they differ greatly in ...

I am looking for a site that describes the different types of network cabling. I need to know maximum distance, what tranfer speed each type is rated for, etc. Is there such a beast out there?

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Although it’s easy to head to the electronics store to buy network cables, making do with cables of predetermined lengths can be a problem. More often than not, premade cables are either too short ...

Whether you're an installer, contractor or end-user, understanding the significance of certification is vital to ensuring the reliability, performance and longevity of your cabling infrastructure. In ...