by progadmin | Apr 18, 2013 | Solutions
What is the difference between a Cat5 and a Cat6 RJ45 connector? The easy answer is: they are both cable connectors with a standard network plug and socket, often called an “Ethernet jack”. Cat 5 and Cat 6 are UTP, or Unshielded Twisted Pair cables. The difference...
by progadmin | Apr 11, 2013 | Cabling, Definitions, Network Ideas
One of the most important things about cabling is to purchase cable not just for what you’re using now but for what you may run in the future. A rule of thumb is to install the highest-grade cable that your budget allows. The standard is Ethernet. That means there...
by progadmin | Apr 4, 2013 | Definitions, Network Ideas, Solutions
“Structured cabling” is a complete system of cabling and associated hardware which creates a telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure can serve a range of tasks, such as providing telephone service or data transmission through a computer network....
by progadmin | Mar 22, 2013 | Cabling, Cat6a Cabling, Network Ideas, Solutions
While WI-Fi and other wireless network technologies have improved greatly over the years, nothing beats the reliability and performance of a wired network in your home or business. One challenge that people face is what kind of cable they need for their needs....
by progadmin | Feb 22, 2013 | Definitions, Solutions
With high bandwidth applications and network systems venturing into factory environments, the need for shielded Cat 6 cable has increased. In these new areas of installation, the environment where the network cable is run has large amounts of EMI (Electro-Magnetic...
