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Category 5 Compliance vs. Category 5 Performance?
Using CAT 5 cabling in your network installation does not necessarily achieve full Category 5 performance. To achieve any
To achieve full CAT 5 performance, all components must be CAT 5 compliant and terminated properly according to
What are the Guidelines for Proper Termination?
It is important to maintain the twists of the cable as close to the termination on the outlet as possible, to avoid NEXT (Near End Cross Talk) and to maintain the transmission characteristics of the Category. Category specifications require that pair twisting, at the point of termination, not exceed the following maximums:
•Category 3 maximum allowed untwisting: 3 inches
•Category 4 maximum allowed untwisting: 1 inch
•Category 5 maximum allowed untwisting: 1/2 inch
Can I mix CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling in the same building?
Yes, but keep in mind, you will not have CAT 5 performance. It is a good idea to keep the lines separated, physically and by color, when installing any new lines, use CAT 5 UTP cabling only.
Can a Four-Pair CAT 5 cable support two 100BASE-TX devices?
Although only two pairs are used in the standard
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