I ask this because they make different RJ-45 jacks for each type of cable. You can use solid core jacks on stranded wire and viceversa, but it can add to general network flakyness and adds one more ...

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 ...

In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant, and nowhere is this more evident than in the enterprise IT arena. The evolving nature of technology makes it mandatory for organizations to ...

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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