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What is the difference between Category 5e and Category 6 network cables? Don’t blame the router if the Gigabit speed is not satisfied. I cut three wires to see clearly.
What is the difference between Category 5e and Category 6 network cables? The Gigabit broadband speed test at home is always lagging behind. Don’t blame the router first, it’s probably the cable in the wall that’s holding you back. In this article, I cut open the Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6e cables to compare them, and explain clearly the wire diameter, frequency, cross frame, and copper-clad aluminum pitfalls. It is easy to understand at a glance which categories of Gigabit cables to choose. ...
