Knowledge Base
What are the differences? CAT5 to CAT8 explained.
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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Common Fiber Connectors and Polish Types
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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What is Crosstalk in Copper Network Cables?
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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Booted vs. Non-Booted Network Cables
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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T568A vs T568B Ethernet Cable Standards
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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CMR or CMP Rated Network Cable?
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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