What Is a Cat6 Network Cable?
According to cat6wiring.com, the CAT 6 wire is "another name of category 6 cables which tends to be a standard form of cable used in favor of Gigabit Ethernet as well as several protocols of network."
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Benefits of CAT 6 Wiring
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CAT6 wiring provides up to 250 MHz of bandwidth and has much lower probability of errors, and retransmission takes place by NEST & FEST. It is manufactured and designed for better performance and fast data transmission. Applications which can be facilitated by CAT 6 wiring standards include fast VoIP, video conferencing, streaming of videos of digital category.
Differences Between CAT 5 and CAT 6
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The main difference between CAT 5 and CAT 6 is bandwidth abilities. Upgrade to a CAT 6 will allow for future upgrades without replacing exisiting cable. CAT 6 is backwards comaptible with CAT 5 so installing it will not hamper existing specifications.
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Building CAT 6 Wiring
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It is possible to build your own CAT 6 wiring. With the proper cables and a little patience it would seem like a feasible option. If cost is not an issue, a professional can build and install the cables instead.
CAT 6 Components
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According to Connectworld.net, CAT 6 cable is "made with 23 gauge conductor wire as opposed to the slightly smaller 24 gauge for CAT-5e and also has a separator to handle crosstalk better."
CAT 6 Availability
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Anywhere that cabling is sold, such as IT industry stores, will carry either the CAT 6 or the necessary hardware to create your own.
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