Types of Network Cables 

Discover Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 & Fiber — and how each improves your connection.

Cat5e Cable 

Cat5e (Enhanced Category 5) supports speeds up to 1 Gbps and is ideal for home and small office networks. Affordable and widely available. 

Cat6 Cable 

Cat6 cables reduce interference and support up to 10 Gbps speeds over short distances. A smart upgrade for modern users. 

Cat6a & Cat7 

Cat6a supports longer 10 Gbps runs, while Cat7 goes even further with advanced shielding — perfect for enterprise or data centers.

Fiber Optic Cable

Using light signals instead of electricity, Fiber Optic cables deliver unmatched speed and distance — powering today’s fastest networks.

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