NETWORK CABLES

 NETWORK CABLES :

Ethernet Cables:

Ethernet is a family of wired computer networking technologies commonly used in local are networks, metropolitan area network and wide are network or to connect devices to the internet through a network router , modem or switch. They are the physical medium that allows data to be transmitted from one device to another in a network. Ethernet cables come in various categories, each designed to support different data transmission speeds and performance characteristics.

Cat 5:

Ethernet Cat5 Cables, Also known as Category 5 cables, Are a type of Twisted-pair cable widely used for networking purposes. They are part of the Ethernet Cable family and are designed to carry data signals, Primarily for Ethernet networks.

A Cat5 Ethernet cable typically has a maximum length of 100 meters (about 328 feet ) and can support speeds of up to 100 megabits per second (Mbps).

What is meant of twisted pairs:
Well Twisted pair refer to pairs of wires in which the wires are twisted together. Each twisted pair consists of two wires with different colors. 

Cat 5e:

A Cat5e (Category 5e ) E stand for Enhanced Ethernet cable is an improved version of the original Cat5 cable. designed of networking and data transmission. Cat5e cable support data transfer speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second ( 1 gigabit per second ). Cat5e cable have four twisted pairs of copper wires , just like a Cat5 cables. Cat5e cables can be used for various network applications , including home network, small office networks, and in some commercial settings. They are commonly used for connecting computes , router , switches and other network devices. The maximum length for a Cat 5e cables is 100 meters ( about 328 feet ).

What is a difference Between Cat5 and Cat5e Ethernet Cables.

Cat 6:

Cat6 cables are designed to support high data transfer rate compared to their predecessors , such as Cat 5 and Cat5e Cables. Cat6 cables are capable of supporting data transfer rates of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) over short distances (up to 55 meters or approximately 180 feet). 

However, for lower data transfer rates like 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) or 100 megabits per second (Mbps)).

Cat 6a:

Cat6a or Category 6a, Cables are an enhanced version of Cat6 cables designed for high performance Ethernet networking. The "a" in Cat6a stands for "augmented" signifying improvements over the standard Cat6 cables. Cat6a Cables offer several advantages. including high data transfer rates and better noise resistance. Cat6a Cables are capable of supporting data transfer rates of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) over longer distance Cat6 cables. They can maintain 10 Gbps speed for the full 100-meters. Cat6a cables are typically thicker and bulker than Cat6 cables due to the additional shielding.