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There are a few different "categories" of Ethernet cable available today. Each one has different capabilities, but the most important is the supported transmission speed. The table below summarizes the...
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Fiber patch cords are not as straight forward as their copper counterparts, there are multiple connector types to consider when building and maintaining a physical network. In this article, we...
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Crosstalk is a complicated subject to grasp, especially where the "Near" and "Far" ends are. In reality, both ends of the cable are both! They are only referencing points to...
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What is a booted cable? A "booted" patch cable is a cable that has a molded plastic boot that is either integral to the connector, or “slips” on the RJ45...
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What is TIA-568? TIA-568 is the result of more than 60 contributing organizations, including manufacturers, end-users, and consultants. That's an impressive piece of work! The very first revision (A) was...
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What do CMR and CMP stand for? These two acronyms are confusing as the “C” and the “M” do not indicate separate words, but are an abbreviation for “CoMmunication”: CMR...
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