At first, the rainbow of Ethernet cables might make it seem like someone in IT was just trying to brighten up the server room. In reality, there's a method to the madness. The color of an Ethernet ...

There are many different types of ethernet cables, each fulfilling a specific purpose. If you were browsing the internet in the 90s, you likely used a Category 3 cable to facilitate your connection.

Choosing the right Ethernet cable for you isn’t as straight forward as just buying the best Ethernet cable available and calling it a day. There are various generations of Ethernet cable to consider, ...

Just a general question, and I don't want to derail the thread...but what do home builders generally do for wiring these days? If you didn't request anything special, what would the wiring setups look ...

The CAT label in Ethernet cables stands for “category,” which denotes its standard and specification. You can tell which category the cables belong to by the number suffix each one has. The main ...

What does your company refer to ethernet jacks as and what sort of standards do you do for wiring? The slang doesn't always necesarily make sense, but it sticks.<BR><BR>As an example, the standard ...

Editors' note: This post is part of a regularly updated series. For the other parts, check out the related stories below. All home networks start with a network cable. Even if you plan on using all ...

If you’ve had any dealings with Cat 5 and Cat 6 cable, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t, you’ve probably wrestled with lengths anywhere from 1 meter to 25 meters if you’re hooking up a long haul.

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...