Buying Guides
What Ethernet Cable Do You Need for 2.5G and 10G?
Multi-gig was designed around existing cable, so a 2.5G upgrade rarely needs rewiring. 10G is the real threshold. Here is what carries what, and how far.
What Ethernet Cable Do You Need for 2.5G and 10G?
Multi-gig was designed around existing cable, so a 2.5G upgrade rarely needs rewiring. 10G is the real threshold. Here is what carries what, and how far.
Slim vs Standard Ethernet Cable: Where 28 AWG H...
Slim patch cords solve a real problem: full cable managers and blocked airflow. They also carry a real cost in length budget and PoE headroom. Here is the trade in...
Slim vs Standard Ethernet Cable: Where 28 AWG H...
Slim patch cords solve a real problem: full cable managers and blocked airflow. They also carry a real cost in length budget and PoE headroom. Here is the trade in...
Ethernet Cable Colors: What They Mean and How t...
A blue Cat6 cable and a white one are electrically identical. The colors are for humans — and a scheme you actually write down is worth more than one you...
Ethernet Cable Colors: What They Mean and How t...
A blue Cat6 cable and a white one are electrically identical. The colors are for humans — and a scheme you actually write down is worth more than one you...
Shielded vs Unshielded Ethernet Cable: UTP, F/U...
An unbonded shield is an antenna, not protection. Here is what the shielding codes mean, when unshielded cable is the better engineering choice, and the installs where shielding genuinely pays.
Shielded vs Unshielded Ethernet Cable: UTP, F/U...
An unbonded shield is an antenna, not protection. Here is what the shielding codes mean, when unshielded cable is the better engineering choice, and the installs where shielding genuinely pays.
Cat5e vs Cat6: Which Ethernet Cable Do You Actu...
Cat5e still carries gigabit — and multi-gig — to a full 100 metres, so the upgrade question is really about headroom. Here is what changes between Cat5e and Cat6, and...
Cat5e vs Cat6: Which Ethernet Cable Do You Actu...
Cat5e still carries gigabit — and multi-gig — to a full 100 metres, so the upgrade question is really about headroom. Here is what changes between Cat5e and Cat6, and...
Best HDMI Cable for a 4K TV: 2.0 vs 2.1, Length...
A 4K 60 Hz TV needs a Premium High Speed (18 Gbps) cable; a 120 Hz TV or eARC soundbar needs Ultra High Speed (48 Gbps). Which one, how long...
Best HDMI Cable for a 4K TV: 2.0 vs 2.1, Length...
A 4K 60 Hz TV needs a Premium High Speed (18 Gbps) cable; a 120 Hz TV or eARC soundbar needs Ultra High Speed (48 Gbps). Which one, how long...