Although it probably feels like forever to many of us since Category 5 Ethernet cabling became prevalent, now that 2.5 and even 5 Gbit Ethernet has trickled into the mainstream, a pertinent question ...

There is a special type of Category 5, or Cat 5, cable that can be used to connect two computers without the use of a router or switch. These cables are known as crossover cables and they have ...

With the world dominance of personal computer systems, demand for long distance component video transmission is increasing at an unprecedented pace. The applications areas of greatest demand are KVM ...

Picking the right network cable can feel confusing. There are different types, like Cat 5, Cat 6, and Cat 7, and they all seem similar at first. If you have ever looked at the wires behind your router ...

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 ...

Choosing the right Ethernet cable for you isn’t as straight forward as just buying the best Ethernet cable available and calling it a day. There are various generations of Ethernet cable to consider, ...

Category 5 (CAT 5) cable is a multipair (usually four-pair) cable that consists of twisted-pair conductors, used mainly for data transmission. Basic CAT 5 cable was designed for characteristics of up ...

Just bought a new home? No, probably not. But the one you’ve got could probably use some improvement in the ol’ wiring situation. An ethernet port in every room is probably a bit much, but you might ...

Our office has a small wharehouse across the driveway. It used to have a network segment running to it, but it has stopped working. My Seimens cable checker says the line is good, but computers won't ...