Networking Cable

Ethernet Cable | Networking Cable | LAN Cable - Price in Bangladesh

Now we are going to see which network cables, depending on the use, we should buy. The choice of our network cable must be made according to its category and the shielding, if we need it. For example, one case where we need shielding is when we have electrical wiring nearby.

In that sense, when the distance is not great, the most recommended are Category 6 cables. They are generally UTP cables and therefore more flexible as well as easier to install. Regarding network cables depending on the use, Category 7 cables are the most recommended for larger distances, this is because they are shielded, and another thing to keep in mind is that they are more fragile as they are less flexible. Then also, in addition to the distance, in the future they will offer more speed than Cat 6. Currently, Cat 7 cables provide us with speeds of up to 10Gbps without problems, ideal if you have a 10G network in your home, or you think ride one.

Know the category of my network cable and if I need to change it

The easiest way to find out the category and if it is shielded is by looking at the plastic jacket of the network cable. Here's an example:

This network cable is Category 5 UTP (unshielded). If we are using it in an ADSL router or a device that is not Gigabit Ethernet, it may be enough. However, if not, it is best to buy one of the best Cat 6 or Cat 7 network cables that we are going to propose.

Best Category 6 Network Cables

One of the best network cables depending on the use and the distance that we can buy are Category 6. Our current fiber optic connections at home range from 600 Mb to 100 Mb. Cat 6 offer speeds of up to 1Gbps, and can even reach speeds of 2.5Gbps with the new NBASE-T Multigigabit standard, we are sure that it will be enough in the vast majority of cases. This type of wiring is the one used in new construction of houses and flats, since it has a very good value for money. These are some examples of cables in this category.

Vivanco Cat 6 Network Cable

It is Category 6 cable ideal for home and office networks. In addition to being 305 meters long, we can buy it with a maximum size of up to 305 meters. It is a quality product offered by GCTL itself.

CommScope SYSTIMAX Professional Cat 6 FTP cable

This cable features a sheath with kink protection, cable ties, and strain relief. In addition, it has a connector with metallic shielding and an inner copper conductor. Regarding the length, we can find it in versions from 300 meters to 305 meters. It should also be noted that it allows you to choose it in a different range of colors such as yellow, red, blue, black, magenta, purple and more.

One thing to note is that it has FTP shielding, which, added to its sizes and colors, makes it a great option.

Rosen Berger Cat 6A network cable

We find a 6A cable that works at 500 MHz and with a speed of 10,000 Mbit / s. Being a short cable, it is ideal to join an ONT with a router or communicate two network equipment that are very close. In this case it is only available in Some Colors and in a single 305-meter version.

Best Category 7 Network Cables

These types of cables are ideal for the future. An added advantage is that they are generally shielded, so we can obtain the best performance at longer distances, and without other signals interfering with the cable itself. Thanks to these cables, we can get 10 Gb / s with Cat 7 and up to 40 Gb / s with Cat 7A.

As you have seen, we have a large number of Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables, in addition, we can directly buy cable reels if you are going to make your own network cabling.

Networking Ethernet Cables

There are two main classifications of networking Cables: The first one is Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).  STP Networking Cable has an extra layer of shielding to make them more resistant to outside interference, and, thus, have an improved ability to maximize bandwidth in comparison to UTP networking Cable. 

Types of networking cables: Networking Ethernet cables belong to several categories based on different specifications that are subject to various testing standards. 

Cat5 Networking Cable: Category 5 Ethernet cable, also referred to as Cat5, is older and was intended to support speeds up to 10 megabits per second and 100 Mbps. 

Cat5e Networking Cable: Cat5e, or category 5 enhanced cabling, improved the speed and performance of Cat5. It is intended to support 1000 Mbps speeds. Cat5e is likely to deliver faster, reliable speed compared to Cat5. 

Cat6 Networking Cable: Cat6 Network Ethernet cabling takes a step up from Cat5e and includes some additional improvements and it can be capable of 10-gigabit speeds under ideal circumstances. 

Cat6A Networking Cable: Cat6a or Augmented Cat6 is the latest standard for twisted pair cabling systems. Cat6a is used for 10GB Ethernet installations and is backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e.