In the networking world, Internet cable and LAN cable are the two frequently used terms. They are cables used to connect networking devices like computers, network switches or routers for transferring data. These cables are essentially the carrier or media through which data flows. So are they the same things? Here focuses on Internet cable […]
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RJ45 Cat5e cable, How to Crimp It?
When running network patch cable through a home, it’s more cost-effective to use bulk cable and terminate the ends by yourselves. Because this offers users the flexibility to cut out a required length, whether very short or very long. On the other hand, if one needs to route 50ft Ethernet cable upstairs through a closet […]
Plenum Cable vs Non-plenum Cable, Which to Choose?
When building a copper cabling system for office or home, one constant that seems to be always taken into consideration is plenum cable vs non-plenum cable, which one does the project actually need? Plenum and non-plenum refer to the jacket that surrounds the cable, which is defined by NEC (National Electric Code) aiming at preventing […]
Select Cat5e Or Cat6 Cables System
Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables both typically use 4 twisted pairs in each cable for delivering data and power at the same time. When we need to build a cable system, which one should we choose, Cat5e or Cat6? Cat5e or Cat6: Introduction Cat5e cable is the enhanced version of Cat5 cable, with the option […]
What is A Punch Down Tool?
Punch down tool (also known as punch down tool or krone tool) is used by electricians or communication technicians to assist in inserting wires into insulation displacement connectors on patch panels, keystone modules or punch down blocks. It’s not only a modular cable crimping tool for terminating Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 network cables, but it also will punch down a […]