Category 5E vs. Category 6 - What is the difference?

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Category 5E vs. Category 6 - What is the difference? L-com now offers molded Category 5E patch cords in Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Gray, Violet, and White. We have also reduced the prices on these cables to help lower your installation costs. To see a list of Molded Category 5E cables click here Choosing the right cable can mean the difference between a high-performance network system and a slow network system. Several myths have circulated around offices and even schools about the types of cable that are on the market and how they perform. Read through the following statements and see how many are familiar to you and what the true answer is. Fact or Myth: "Category 6 cables can carry a signal further than Category 5E cable." Fact or Myth: "Category 5E cables are compatible with Category 6 cables." Fact or Myth: "Category 5E cable is certified up to 350MHz." Fact or Myth: "Category 6 cables reduce outside interference." Fact or Myth: "Category 5E cables will not handle Gigabit Ethernet." Fact or Myth: "If I use Category 6 bulk with the connectors I bought from my local retailer, I can build my own Category 6 patch cables."

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