Network Cabling
I was asked, recently, to help research and recommend a system to connect network resources. (Not because I knew anything about it, believe me.) It's mind-boggling how many options are out there. After about an hour, I was dizzy and confused.One of the primary considerations, I learned, was the capacity of the cabling system. There are several categories available, each with different Ethernet transmission abilities. For a smaller network, Category 5 or 5e probably is sufficient to handle traffic and system noise.
Networks with newer faster equipment, judging by the information I read, would be best served by CAT6 equipment. The specifications are more stringent, with all of the network components required to meet the same high standards. Luckily, the hierarchy calls for a generic system, meaning all components must operate at the same level, regardless of manufacturer.
If you or your business are outgrowing your network, or your files and applications take forever to process, it may be time to upgrade. Just be aware, everything from the wall jack to the cabling to the couplers and panels need to be compliant to the same category. Otherwise, the network performance will be no better than the slowest component in the system.
I've learned something else - I'm glad I don't work in network design.
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