Wondering what Ethernet cable you have? Learn how to spot printed category text, decode shielding stamps, and test unknown ...

Every so often, we get questions from people who plan to install Ethernet cable in their homes. The most frequent question we get is, “what’s the difference between Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable, and which ...

We were recently perusing facebook and came across an article written and shared by our friends over at Blue Jeans Cable, entitled, “Is Your Cat 6 Cable a Dog?”. We were pretty shocked to discover ...

Using an Ethernet cable over Wi-Fi guarantees a more stable and faster gaming experience for players. CAT-8 cables provide superior internet speeds, but CAT-6 cables are more than enough for most ...

I finally took your advice and went completely wired on my home network using a bunch of Ethernet cables I had lying around. Some are Cat5, and others are Cat5e. Is there a difference? Is one faster ...

Cat 6 and Cat 6a use the same plug and look nearly identical. Picking the wrong one, though, can mean overspending or an underperforming network.

Cat 8 is overkill for most, but if you want the best of the best in terms of shielding and performance, it's as good as it gets. This particular gold-plated version comes in sizes from 1.5 to 150 feet ...

There's a difference between a direct-burial and an outdoor Ethernet cable. Outdoor cables typically use a more ...

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...