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Voice & Data Cabling Frequently Asked Questions

Listed below are the answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions:

What is VoIP? [ Answer ]

What is Structured Cabling / Wiring? [ Answer ]

Why Use Structured Cabling / Wiring? [ Answer ]

Structured Wiring vs. Conventional Wiring? [ Answer ]

What Types of Equipment Can Use Structured Cabling? [ Answer ]

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 ]

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 ]

 


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