8ware | SKU: 100539.040 GT4 L1x4

3M CAT5 PATCH (4pc) BLUE 8Ware/Anyware RJ-45/8P8C Ethernet Cable

Name: 3M CAT5 PATCH (4pc) BLUE 8Ware/Anyware RJ-45/8P8C Ethernet Cable
Brand: 8ware
SKU: 100539.040 GT4 L1x4
Price: 19.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

$19.50

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3M CAT5 PATCH (1pc) BLUE 8Ware/Anyware RJ-45/8P8C Ethernet Cable

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Some thing to Consider when Choosing a Network Cable :

Crossover or Patch(Straight Through)
Cat 5/5e or Cat6
Length

Crossover cables connect similar devices (computer to computer, switch to switch), while patch cables (straight-through) connect different devices (computer to switch, router to switch). Cat5/5e and Cat6 cables differ in their data transfer speeds and bandwidth, with Cat6 offering higher performance.
Crossover vs. Patch Cables:
Crossover Cables:
Used to connect devices of the same type, such as two computers or two switches.
Have a different wire arrangement on each end (one end uses T568A, the other T568B).
Less common than patch cables.
Patch Cables (Straight-Through):
Used to connect devices of different types, such as a computer to a switch or a router to a switch.
Have the same wire arrangement on both ends.
The most common type of Ethernet cable.
Cat5/5e vs. Cat6 Cables:
Cat5/5e:
Can support Gigabit Ethernet speeds (1000 Mbps).
Designed for operating frequencies up to 100 MHz.
Cat5e is an enhanced version of Cat5 with stricter performance standards.
Cat6:
Can support data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps at shorter distances.
Designed for operating frequencies up to 250 MHz.
Has stricter performance specifications than Cat5/5e.

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A Brief History of Various Types of Network or Ethernet Cables:

Ethernet cable technology evolved from thick coaxial cables (like 10BASE5) to thinner, more flexible twisted-pair cables (like Cat 5, 6, and 7) and eventually fiber optic, with advancements in speed and bandwidth.
Here's a brief history of Ethernet cable types:
Early Ethernet (1970s-1980s):
Developed by Bob Metcalfe at Xerox PARC in 1973.
The first Ethernet standard used thick coaxial cable (10BASE5), also known as "thicknet".
This was followed by thinner coaxial cable (10BASE2), which was more flexible and easier to use.
Twisted-Pair Ethernet (1980s-Present):
In the late 1980s, the development of Ethernet hubs and later switches allowed twisted-pair copper cables to become the primary medium for supporting Ethernet.
Category 3 (Cat3): cabling was introduced in the early 1990s and was the first to support 10BaseT Ethernet networks.
Category 5 (Cat5): and Category 5e (Cat5e) cables became popular for supporting Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps).
Category 6 (Cat6): and Category 6a cables were developed for higher speeds, such as Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps).
Category 7 (Cat7): and Category 8 (Cat8) cables offer even higher bandwidth and speeds.
Fiber Optic Ethernet (Present):
Fiber optic cables: are used for long distances and high-speed applications, such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet and beyond.
Fiber optic Ethernet uses different standards like 1000BASE-X and 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER.

Patch v Crossover Cables

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