Ethernet Cable Standards Explained: Cat5e vs. Cat6 vs. Cat8 (The Definitive Home Network Guide)
Ethernet Cable Standards. If you’ve ever bought an Ethernet cable, you’ve been bombarded with acronyms: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, UTP, STP. It’s frustrating to know what your router needs to deliver on its promise of high-speed gigabit internet. This guide will demystify the chaos of Ethernet cable standards. We’ll show you the exact performance differences between…