What’s the Difference between Patch Ethernet Cables and Crossover Ethernet Cables?

Patch Cables: Refers to electrical and optical cables like Cat5 cables and Optical cables. However, patch cables/cords can be: single-conductor wires that use banana connectors coaxial cables using BNC connectors Ethernet Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a Optical fiber cables. What makes a patch cable is its length. Due to its primary use of connecting patch panels,…

A Layman’s Guide to CAT6A Cables, Their Advantages and Applications

We usually limit our knowledge of electrical world to the utilities we enjoy and do not dive much into it. However, it is important to know that data networks and Local area networks cannot work smoothly without cables. For the past 7 years, CAT6A cables have gained a lot of popularity for supporting support bandwidths…

The Evolution of Cat6 and Cat6a Cables

Today, Cat6 has become the minimum requirement for installing network connections. Cat6a has also begun to gain popularity. It is much lighter and slimmer than earlier cables. Its use has been aggressive in the healthcare and educational institutes. Cat6a also provides power over ethernet, which gives it an edge over others.