This is a performance designation for
twisted pair cable and connectors specified up to 550
MHz and data rates of 100 Mbps. Cat 5 performs at up to
100MHz while Cat 5E performance reaches up to 350MHz.
Newer Cables called Cat 6 are rated at 550Mhz. Both
Category 5 and Category 5E consist of unshielded twisted
pair with 100 ohm impedance and electrical
characteristics supporting transmissions up to 550 MHz.
Cat 5E (350MHz) and Cat 6 (550MHz) improve on the
original Cat 5 (100MHz) design by adding more shielding
through extra twists to the wire. Cat 6 places a divider
inside the inner core to separate the wire pairs even
more than Cat 5E. The differences between Category 5 and
Category 5E are in transmission performance. Category 5E
components are most suitable for a higher-speed
Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet applications reaching 1000
Mbps should use Category 6 cabling for best results.
The
type of network you install will reflect your specific
needs, but it is essential to remember that the
network's performance can only be as good as the cables
that connect it. That's why Telecommander will never
sacrifice quality in the cables we carry. Telecommander
only delivers cable that transmits at speeds that are
fully compatible with today's high speed cards. Cat 5E cable transmits at speeds up to 100Mbps.
These 6' Ethernet cables are
manufactured with RJ45 plugs that have 50 micro inches
of gold plate on the connector contacts to ensure
superior performance. All cables are CSA & UL
approved, meet ETL to EIA/TIA-568A standards and are tested
before shipping!!
Verified Category 5E 350MHZ
Enhanced Network Cable - Suitable for Gigabit
Ethernets
Color: Grey
Features:
Connects various networking devices
that require straight -through cable
Most commonly used to connect
workstation to wall outlet and hub to distribution
panel
You use Cat5E patch cable for these
connections:
1. PC to router
2. PC to hub
3. PC to cable modem
4. PC to switch
5. cable modem to router
Patch cable may or may not work for
DSL modem connections (depends on your service
provider).
Manufactured using quality
components:
Perfect for 10/100BaseT networks
RJ45 male to male
Connectors: 50 micro gold plated connectors to
insure a clean and clear transmission
Shielded RJ45 plugs
Verified:
UL, ULc & CSA approved CAT5E Patch Cable
ETL to EIA/TIA-568A
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
Cable: Stranded
24 AWG 4 pair Copper
CM Type PVC Jacket
60 degrees C
300V
FT4
Straight Through:
PVC rubberized cable jacket
Ethernet Ready
What the difference between
Ethernet, Straight-through, and Patch Cables?
Absolutely nothing. These three
terms are synonymous when talking cable.
Category 5 vs. Category 5
Enhanced (5E)
Cat 5 is an old standard, most
cable manufactures don't even make it anymore. Cat 5E
is what should be used in today's higher speed
networks. Cat 5E is fully backwards compatible with
all Cat 5 products and networks. Cat 5E builds on
the old Cat 5 design but adds more twists to the
wire pairs to allow for higher transmission speeds
up to 3 1/2 times that of the old Cat 5 cable...from
100MHz to 350MHz!!
Although Cat 5 may work there is no
reason NOT to spend a few more dollars on a better,
faster cable...Cat 5E
Copper RJ45 vs. Gold plated
RJ-45 (50µ & 3µ)
Most people don't realize there are
differences in the end connectors called RJ-45 8p8c
plugs. They may all appear to look a like but the
difference lies in which materials make up the
contacts. Some are made with Copper while others are
plated with Gold. As you may have guessed Gold is
the best contact material used... but here is the
catch! There are different concentrations of Gold
plugs. Some are 3µ (3 microinches) of Gold while
the best are 50µ (50 microinches) of Gold. 50µ is
almost 20 Times as thick as 3µ plugs!
Never buy a cable
with only 3µ of Gold (wears off quickly) or worse
a Copper connector. Good cables (Cat 5E & Cat 6)
will have 50µ Gold plating. Warning!! If the
advertisement doesn't state 50µ Gold Plating then
THEY ARE NOT!! If it only states "Gold
plated" then chances are it's only 3µ Gold which
will wear off after only a few times plugging them in
and out of the socket.
Disclosures:
Type CM: Cables may be used within a single floor,
i.e. in the horizontal run. May not be used to
penetrate floors or ceilings, nor used in air handling
spaces
Product
Requirements
Basic Networking Knowledge
Standard 10/100 Ethernet Network
Ethernet Hub and Computer with
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Disclosures:
Type CM: Cables may be used within a single floor,
i.e. in the horizontal run. May not be used to
penetrate floors or ceilings, nor used in air handling
spaces.