October 9, 2026

What Ethernet Cable Do I Need for 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps and 10Gbps?

Choosing the right Ethernet cable can make a big difference when you are building or upgrading a home, office, gaming setup, or network infrastructure. Ethernet cables may look similar, but different categories are designed to handle different bandwidths, frequencies, and networking requirements. If you are wondering whether you need Cat5e, Cat6,...
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cat6 plenum vs riser cable
, April 25, 2025

Cat6 Plenum vs Cat6 Riser Cable: What’s the Difference?

In the world of network infrastructure, the choice of cabling can have a significant impact on the safety, efficiency, and overall performance of a system. Among the various categories of network cables, Cat6 plenum and Cat6 riser cables are two popular options, each with distinct features and intended uses. The...
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February 19, 2021

Fiber Optic Color & Ratings

BASIC FIBER OPTIC PATCH CORDS JACKET COLOR CODING & SAFETY RATINGSAs per our previous topic about two types of Fiber Optic cables, Multi-Mode fiber, and Single-Mode Fiber, these types can be identified by their color-coding. For Example, Single-Mode Fiber optic can be identified by its yellow color, whereas in the case of Multi-Mode Fiber,...
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