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Network Cables
There are two standards of Network cables, Cat5e and Cat6e. Within
these two standards there are two formats, straight through
(standard) and crossed. The difference being that straight through s
used in general networks throughout companies and is used for
connecting computers to network wall sockets and from network patch
panels to network switches (hubs). For smaller networks, i.e. two
computers, a cross over cable is used between two computers which
have network cards to allow them to talk to each other.
Difference of speed between Cat5e and Cat6e is generally thought to
be 100MBps for Cat5e and 1000MBps for Cat6e network cables.
Although in reality Cat5e can run at 1000MBps but is not correctly
shielded to do so.
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ADSL and Modem Cables
The modem cable connects the telephone socket to a router or modem. The
socket for connection to the modem or router is known as an RJ11 cable,
which is the American telephone standard. There are two types of modem
cable, one being the standard telephone wire being used by BT and other
telephone suppliers. The other type being a Cat5e cable shielded to allow
faster connection for fast broadband lines.
Firewire Cables
Firewire is the next step on from USB cables commonly used in digital
cameras, phones, laptops etc. The latest firewire cables now reach speeds of
800MBps. They also give serial ATA a run for its money as a lot of hard drive
caddies are now firewire compliant.