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So Many Choices With Utah Network Cabling

There are so many different choices when it comes to Utah network cabling. The main distinction between all the different cables is in how each delivery medium manages crosstalk, bandwidth and network support.

Crosstalk is when another line puts out a signal that bleeds over into other cables or causes a harmonic effect. The speed of the network is hindered when this happens, and can even shut the signal out completely. Crosstalk has been significantly lowered in the Cat5e cables compared to the Cat5 cables.

Bandwidth refers to how fast data can move across a network. If you have a lot of bandwidth then you can move data really quickly over a network. Once again, the Cat5e cable out-performs the Cat5 cable because is has extra speed and higher specs. This makes it more ideal for network environments that are looking to use gigabyte Ethernet speeds.

Having more network support means your networks can run at 10mbps or 100mbps. This is the standard support for the Cat5 cable. The Cat5e cables are a superior choice because they have the ability to support a Gigabyte Ethernet and networks that run 1000mbps. They also have backwards capability and can be used along with the Cat5 cables.

In other words, if you plan using a Gigabyte Ethernet, use the Cat5e cable. While they do cost more than a regular Cat5 cable, the added cost is well worth the added functionality. Take into consideration the stability and reliability of the infrastructure of your network. The Cat5e cable will continue to work well into the future, while the Cat5 is already incompatible with some of today's systems.

You may have heard some talk that the Cat6 cables are better than the Cat5e cables. There is still a lot of discussion about whether new installations of cable should be designed for Cat5e or for Cat6 cables. Some people assume that if a Cat6 cable is running then a Gigabyte Ethernet is automatically available. This is incorrect. In order to achieve this function, then all of your components, not just the cable, needs to be rated for gigabyte. These other components include switches, network interface cards and hubs. The biggest difference between the Cat5e cable and the Cat6 cable is their transmission capabilities. The Cat5e supports gigabyte speeds while the Cat6 is actually certified to manage Gigabyte Ethernet.

The Cat6 cable is preferred by some people because it is better suited for environments with twisted pairing cables, or in rooms with items that cause interference, such as electrical rooms, phone equipment rooms, or power lines and lights.

Other than that, the Cat5e is still preferred over the Cat6 because they basically do the same thing, and the Cat5e costs less. However, if you know that all of your components are rated for gigabyte, and the amount of data that needs to be transmitted requires you to have certified gigabyte capabilities, then you should probably go with a Cat6 cable.

About the Author

Fugal Network Services is a division of The Niels Fugal Sons Companies, a 79 year old Utah telecommunications contractor with offices in Utah, Arizona and Colorado. Fugal Network Services employs certified designers, project managers, estimators and business development specialists to help IT people make the most of their telecommunications infrastructures.

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