What Is CAT5 Wiring?
Cat5 is shorthand for Category 5 cables, commonly referred to as Ethernet cables. They are used to maintain wired connections for high-speed Internet usage. Cat5 cables are being replaced by Cat5e and Cat6 cables, but they are still in use in many homes and businesses.BasicsA Cat5 cable is specified for data transfer of up to 100megabytes per second, according to the Glossary of Telecommunication Terms.ComponentsA cat5 cable is made up of a bundle of eight color-coded wires, which are then arranged in a specific order at the terminating connectors.Cable TypesThere are two main arrangements for connectors, according to Donutey: patch and crossover. A patch cable connects a computer to a router, hub or wall socket. A crossover cable connects two computers to each other.
