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Cable Matters 10Gbps Snagless Short Cat6 Ethernet Cable 2.1m (Cat6 Cable, Cat 6 Cable) in Black 2.1 Meter

Q: what is the difference between cat5 cable and cat6 cable?

Cat6 cables, also called Category 6, provide lower crosstalk, a higher signal-to-noise ratio, and are suitable for 10GBASE-T (10-Gigabit Ethernet), while Cat5e cables support only up to 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet). As a means of future-proofing your network, Cat6 is generally a better choice and worth the small premium in price. Cat5e and Cat6 cables are both backwards compatible, which means newer Cat6 cables can be used with older Cat5e, Cat5 and even Cat3 equipment.

Q: is this cable rated for in wall installation

It is not rated for in-wall use. CM rating is for general (patch cable) use. It does happen to be stranded, but the rating is all about the cable jacket. An in-wall rated cable will not give off as much toxic fumes in the event of a fire. This is especially critical in a building that has significant amount of cabling, but the law does not differentiate for small homes. That being said, many homeowners just pulling a few cables in their own home would go ahead and use this if it met their needs. If you have the tools and supplies to do your in-wall cabling with CMR rated wire, that's preferred from a code perspective, but won't make any difference for your data or the longevity of the wire in the wall. It's also generally preferred to use CMR wire terminated to keystone jacks in wall plates (which can be done without a crimp tool), and then use patch cables like these to go from the wall to your device.

Q: What is the difference between cat5 and cat6?

Theoretically, CAT5 works up to 100mbps, CAT5e works up to 1Gbps and CAT6 works up to 10Gbps. In practice you'll see something slightly different.I have gigabit internet. You would think that it shouldn't make a difference whether I have CAT5e or CAT6, but in reality, I get downloads and uploads of around 890-930mbps with CAT5e vs. 950-980 when using CAT6.

Q: Can I run this cable on the outside of my house?

It's not rated for outdoor installation.

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Brand
Cable Matters
Connector Type
RJ45
Cable Type
Cat 6
Compatible Devices
Server Router
Special Feature
High Speed

Description

Cable Matters 10Gbps Snagless Short Cat6 Ethernet Cable 2.1m (Cat6 Cable, Cat 6 Cable) in Black 2.1 Meter

Specifications

Brand	Cable Matters
Connector Type	RJ45
Cable Type	Ethernet
Compatible Devices	Server, Router, Personal Computer, Printer
Special Feature	Wireless
Compatible Phone Models	VoIP phones
Recommended Uses For Product	Data
Color	Black
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Shape	Round
Unit Count	7 Foot
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet
Gauge	24.0
Specification Met	EIA, TIA
Headphones Jack	Rj45
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Outdoor, Indoor
Number of Items	1
Item model number	160001-BLK-7
Item Weight	3.2 ounces
Package Dimensions	9.37 x 7.32 x 0.67 inches
Manufacturer	Cable Matters
ASIN	B08MTCNS9S
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	November 4, 2020

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