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Common Questions:
- What
is the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e cable? ANSWER
- What
is the difference between patch cable and crossover cable?
ANSWER
- Can
I bury CAT 5 cable? ANSWER
- Can
I use CAT 5 cable outdoors? ANSWER
- What
is the maximum length of CAT 5 - CAT 5e cable? ANSWER
- What
color cables are available? ANSWER
- What
are "color-matched boots"? ANSWER
- Can
I make my own CAT 5 cables? ANSWER
- Can
I use CAT 5 for gaming? ANSWER
- What
is the difference between CAT 6 and CAT 5e cable? ANSWER
- Is
there any benefit to CAT 5e solid conductor cable? ANSWER
- Is
there any difference in quality between Cables made in USA
VS Offshore produced cables? ANSWER
- Can
I use an RJ45 splitter to connect two computers to one source?
ANSWER
- What
cable should I use to connect a PC to a DSL or Cable modem?
ANSWER
- What
factors will effect the performance of Cat5e cable? ANSWER
- Can
I use an RJ45 coupler to connect two lengths of Cat5 cable
together? ANSWER
- What
are some common uses for Cat5e ethernet cable? ANSWER
- What
is Cat 5 cable? ANSWER
- Are
there any advantages to using CAT 6 cable for computer networking?
ANSWER
- Are
there any problems with using patch cables that are less than
a foot long? If so, what are they? ANSWER
- What
is the maximum operating temperature range for CAT5e cable?
ANSWER
- Does
CAT 5 Cable Company make E1/T1 crossover cables?
ANSWER
- Can
I order Cat5e cables with boots of a different color?
ANSWER
- Can
I order Cat5e cables without the RJ45 plugs installed?
ANSWER
- What
is Plenum rated Cat5e cable and do I need it?
ANSWER
- Can
I route Cat 5 Cable on the exterior of my home? ANSWER
- Is
Cat 5 Cable the same as Ethernet Cable?
ANSWER
- What
is the purpose of a Firewall?
ANSWER
- Do
I need shielded Cat 5 Cable for my application?
ANSWER
- Are
all network cables the same?
ANSWER
- What
is a patch cable?
ANSWER
- What
is a crossover cable?
ANSWER
- What
are some precautions to take when installing CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- Do
I have to use shielded cable in order to have a secure network?
ANSWER
- Can
I use CAT 5 Cable in Power over Ethernet applications? ANSWER
- Is
Wireless Networking as fast as a CAT 5 solid cable connection?
ANSWER
- Can
CAT 5 be used for applications other than data? ANSWER
- Are
there any performance benefits to upgrading to CAT 5e Cable?
ANSWER
- Why
are there so many price differences in CAT 5 ethernet cable?
ANSWER
- Is
Coaxial Cable faster than CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER
- What
is the difference between the TIA/EIA standards 568-A and
568-B? ANSWER
- Can
I use CAT 5e Cable in applications that call for CAT 6 Cable?
ANSWER
- Why
do some patch cables fit the RJ45 jack differently than others?
ANSWER
- Is
there a specific color code associated with the PVC jacketing
of CAT 5 Cables? ANSWER
- Does
it matter where I position patch cables in reference to other
equipment?
ANSWER
- Why
are the individual pairs within CAT 5 Cable twisted differently
from each other?
ANSWER
- Can
I use CAT 5 Cable for telecommunications applications?
ANSWER
- Do
I have to use Plenum rated cable for high temperature applications?
ANSWER
- How
can CAT 5 improve my broadband internet performance?
ANSWER
- Is
it difficult to install CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- I
have a damaged CAT 5 Cable. Can I repair it?
ANSWER
- Is
it possible to use CAT 5 Cable that exceeds the recommended
limit of 328 feet?
ANSWER
- Can
CAT 6 or CAT 5e modular plugs be plugged into CAT 5 Jacks?
ANSWER
- Why
are there different designs of RJ45 modular plugs? Does the
design effect performance?
ANSWER
- What
is pulling tension of CAT 5 Cable? Should I be concerned about
it? ANSWER
- How
does temperature effect the signal quality of CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- What
are some things to consider when planning a home network?
ANSWER
- How
often should I replace my CAT 5 Patch Cables?
ANSWER
- How
should I arrange Patch Cords to prevent damaging them?
ANSWER
- What
are some considerations for temporary runs of CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- Will
CAT 6 replace CAT 5e?
ANSWER
- Does
Gold plating in RJ45 plugs really make a difference in performance?
ANSWER
- What
effect does weather have on CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- I
am considering using CAT 5e Plugs installed on CAT 6 Cable.
What kind of performance can I expect? ANSWER
- Will
the quality of CAT 5 Cable effect the performance of Voice-Over-IP
applications? ANSWER
- I
have some old CAT 5 Patch Cable. Can I reuse it? ANSWER
- How
do I troubleshoot CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- Can
CAT 5 Cable survive weather?
ANSWER
- Can
CAT 5 Network Cable be used for security systems?
ANSWER
- How
does Patch Cable quality effect bandwidth performance? ANSWER
- How
long will CAT 5 Cable last?
ANSWER
- How
do I test CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- What
are the benefits of using CAT 5 Cable for residential installations?
ANSWER
- What
is a hub?
ANSWER
- What
is the difference between Stranded and Solid CAT 5 Cable?
ANSWER
- How
do I install CAT 5 Cable underground?
ANSWER
- Should my CAT 5 Cable be run through a surge protector? ANSWER
- Why are the wires inside of CAT 5 Cable color-coded? ANSWER
- Is there any danger in using a CAT 5 Cable with a cut in the PVC Jacket? ANSWER
- Is CAT 5 Patch Cable suitable for use in home theatre applications? ANSWER
- Does CAT 5E Cable really perform the same as CAT 6 Cable? ANSWER
- Can I use CAT 6 Cable for CAT 5E Applications? ANSWER
- Can CAT 5E Plugs be installed on CAT 6 Cable? ANSWER
- What kind of Cable do I need to update my Blue-Ray player? ANSWER
- What kind of Cable do I need to connect a router to another router? ANSWER
- What will happen if I combine hardware from different manufacturing companies in my network? ANSWER
- If I have CAT 5 Cable currently installed in my network will it support an upgrade to Gigabit network equipment? ANSWER
- What is Bend Radius and should I be concerned about it? ANSWER
- Why is there a length limitation for CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER
- My CAT 5 Cable has 24 AWG written on the side of the jacket. What does this refer to? ANSWER
- Can CAT 5 Cable be used for custom audio applications? ANSWER
- Does the thickness of the PVC jacketing have any bearing on assembling CAT 6 Cable? ANSWER
- Does CAT 5 Cable have a life expectancy? ANSWER
- What are the advantages to using CAT 5 Cable for voice communications? ANSWER
- What kind of performance can I expect using a broadband air card as the backbone of my home network? ANSWER
- Can I run CAT 6 Cable in copper conduit to provide shielding from Electro Magnetic Interference? ANSWER
- Can I splice CAT 6 Cable with CAT 5E Cable to make a single continuous run? ANSWER
- How can I visually distinguish a patch cable from a crossover cable? ANSWER
- If pulling tension is exceeded on CAT 5E or CAT 6 Cable, how will it be damaged? ANSWER
- Is there a limit to how many CAT 6 Cables can be bundled in a single run? ANSWER
- I have been told you can run two ethernet connections through a single CAT 5 Cable. Is this possible and what are the drawbacks? ANSWER
- What is twisted pair cable? ANSWER
- What is structured cabling? ANSWER
- Can CAT 5E Cable maximum length be exceeded? ANSWER
- Can I have a CAT 5 network using wireless tethering? ANSWER
- Is CAT 5 Cable more secure than wireless when used for home alarm systems? ANSWER
- What is a link? ANSWER
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