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cat5 info/difference
Name: Bracket Date: September 5, 2001 at 22:36:31 Pacific
Comment:
what is the difference between.... 1/ cat5 100mhz standard 2/ cat5 200mhz enhanced 3/ cat5 350MHz UTP cable
Name: Bracket Date: September 5, 2001 at 22:44:26 Pacific
Reply:
sorry to reply to my own message BUT
also to add....
cat 5 vs cat 5e?
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Response Number 2
Name: Madog Date: September 6, 2001 at 14:33:32 Pacific
Reply:
I don't have all your info, but shielded wire is good for areas with heavy electrical interference. UTP means unshielded twisted pair, STP means shielded.
CAT 5 (the original kind, anyway) is good to 100 MBS, CAT 5e is for higher speeds.
I believe 24 gauge is the standard diameter for each conductor.
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