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DESCRIPTION of 5m CAT5 Ethernet Cable
- CAT5e Ethernet Cable
- Length: 5m
- Enhanced 350MHz Assembled Patch Cable
- Type: Straight Through Patch Cable
- Wires Per Cable: 8 Wires (8P8C)
- Features: Stranded, Gold Plated Connectors
- Connectors: 1x Male RJ-45 Plug (Both Ends)
- Compliant Standards: EIA/TIA-568B Category 5e
- Colour: Usually Grey
- Compatible With 10/100/1000 Networks
- Jacket Material: PVC
- American Wire Gauge (AWG): 26
- Pairs Per Cable: 4 Pairs
USES of 5m CAT5 Ethernet Cable
- Connect a router directly to a PC or laptop
- Connect a router to a wireless access point
- Connect individual computers, printers, scanners to a network switch
- Connect from an RJ45 wall plate to your PC or other network capable device
- Connect a series of patch panels, switches etc.. in a server room
- Wire a building back to a central location to create a LAN
- Usually this task is done using rolls of cable which are then terminated
- Connect a satellite receiver to your broadband to allow you access the RTE player or YouTube for example
ADVANTAGES of 5m CAT5 Ethernet Cable
- The cables are pre-terminated
- Saves on the time needed to make a cable
- Don't need to buy the crimping tool & RJ45 connectors
- Can be sure the wires are correctly wired
- They come in a range of lengths
- CAT5e is compatible with gigabit networks
- They are good quality cables at a low cost
DISADVANTAGES of 5m CAT5 Ethernet Cable
- It is not always possible to pull pre-terminated cables through existing ducting or walls
- The pre-cut lenghts may not exactly match your requirements and may leave slack
- The longest pre-terminated cable may not be long enough
- In pure material terms it is more expensive to buy pre-terminated cables than cable & connectors
