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Cat5e
Best Pricing
Cat6
New Network Builds
Cat6A
High Performance
Standard Bandwidth/Frequency
100MHz (Up to 350MHz)
250MHz (up to 550MHz)
350MHz (up to 550MHz)
Maximum Data Rate
1000Mbps
1Gbps
10Gbps
Shielding Type
UTP or STP (F/UTP)
UTP or STP (F/UTP)
UTP or STP (F/UTP)
Maximum Cable Distance
100m
100m
100m (50m @ 10Gbps)
Networks Supported
1000Base-T
1000Base-T
1000Base-T
Certification (Monoprice)
UL
UL or ETL
UL or ETL
Cost
Low
Fair
Fair/Moderate
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Ideal Use
Enhanced features with the best pricing for residential and commercial networking
A good budget option for new network builds with a bandwidth that can handle most small to medium-sized businesses
A good budget option for long network builds with a bandwidth that can handle most small to medium-sized businesses, best performance for servers & data centers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about networking cables and purchasing options.

Cat5 vs Cat6? What is the difference?

The difference between Cat5 and Cat6 is in the bandwidth ratings. Cat5e has a higher bandwidth than Cat5. Cat6 has a higher rating than Cat5e. Higher bandwidth means you can transfer greater amounts of data at higher rates. Cat6 achieves higher bandwidth by reducing cross talk between the twisted pairs with the aid of a plastic spleen running through the length of the cable. They all use RJ45 connectors and are usually interchangeable depending on the bandwidth requirements of your devices.

Can Cat6 and Cat6a cables be mixed or used together?

Yes, Cat6 and Cat6a can be used together in the same setup, but the bandwidth that cat6a can support can be bottlenecked by using a cable that supports lower bandwidth which will affect your speeds.

Can you use Cat6 connectors on a Cat5 cable, or vice versa?

Crossover cables cross the TX (transmission) and RX (Receiving) line on the cables so that two devices can communicate directly with each other without a switch or router in between to make the connection. These cables are commonly used in direct point to point connections between two computers and between two compatible video game consoles.

What is a Crossover Cable?

Crossover cables cross the TX (transmission) and RX (Receiving) line on the cables so that two devices can communicate directly with each other without a switch or router in between to make the connection. These cables are commonly used in direct point to point connections between two computers and between two compatible video game consoles.

What is Cat 6a?

Cat6 and Cat6a are designed for Gigabit Ethernet and support 10BASET, 100BASETX, 1000BASETX, and 10GBASET. Cat6, rated for 250 MHz, supports 10GBASET up to 55 meters. Cat6a, rated for 500 MHz, supports 10GBASET up to 100 meters. Both are backward compatible with Cat3, Cat5, and Cat5e.

And what about Cat 8?

Category 8 (Cat8) is the latest IEEE copper Ethernet cable standard, offering significantly faster data transfer than Cat7 and Cat6a. Using standard RJ45 connectors, it's backward compatible with previous standards. Cat8 cables feature enhanced shielding to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk, improving data transmission speeds. Each twisted pair is foil-wrapped, resulting in a heavier, more rigid cable that can be challenging to install in tight spaces.

Can you split an ethernet cable?

Yes, and also no. While Ethernet can be split, it does require specific hardware to do it. A network switch is used to send a signal from one Ethernet source to multiple devices.

What is Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is technology that passes electric power over twisted-pair Ethernet cable to powered devices (PD), such as wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones in addition to the data that cable usually carries. It enables one RJ45 cable to provide both data connection and electric power to PDs instead of having a separate cable for each.

UTP vs FTP?

UTP stands for Unshielded Twisted Pair and FTP is Foil Twisted Pair. Therefore, FTP is similar to standard UTP cable with the addition of a foil shield surrounding the inner cores, providing additional protection from EMI and additional external electronic noise interference.

Should I Use Cat8 for gaming?

You certainly can use Cat8 for gaming but it's more designed for high-speed switch to switch communication in a data center. Also, the heavier gauge Cat8 cable is quite rigid, making it more difficult to install and terminate. A better, more cost-effective choice for a "future-proofed" home network, and the best Ethernet cable for gaming, would be Cat6 or Cat6a cable.

Will Cat8 work with my router?

Yes, but for most home applications Cat6a is more than sufficient. Most home network equipment cannot operate at Cat8 speeds, so Cat8 cable is a bit overkill. Due to its speed, which is much faster than most people need, Cat8 cable is best suited for data center applications.

Do you offer warranty?

Yes, all our networking cables are backed by a lifetime warranty for your peace of mind.

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