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Differences Between CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6 and CAT6e Cables

Category 5 Category 5 transmits at 100MHz frequencies, providing a rated line speed of up to 100Mbit/s and a max cable segment length of 100 meters. Most Category 5 cables, designed for early networks, only used two twisted pairs. Older Category 5 cables continue to make up the bulk of the world’s network infrastructure. Category 5e An improved specification to …

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