Category 6 shielded network cable

Category 6 Cable (abbreviated as Cat 6) is a high-performance unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable, mainly used for computer network cabling. Its core function is to stably and rapidly transmit data signals, meeting the bandwidth and transmission distance requirements of medium and high-end network scenarios.

The specific functions and applicable scenarios are as follows:
Support high-bandwidth network transmission
The rated bandwidth of Category 6 network cables is 250MHz, far exceeding that of Category 5 network cables (100 MHZ). They can stably support the 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) standard and achieve a transmission rate of 1Gbps within a standard transmission distance of 100 meters.
Meanwhile, it is also backward compatible with 100-megabit Ethernet (100BASE-TX), which can directly replace the old Category 5 network cables to enhance network speed.

Meet the requirements of various network applications
Enterprise office scenarios: It is used to connect servers, switches, computers, printers and other devices, supporting multiple people working simultaneously, large file transfer, video conferencing and other operations with high requirements for network speed.
Home Gigabit networking: Paired with a Gigabit router, it meets the demands of full-house WiFi 6 coverage, smart home appliance networking, 4K/8K high-definition video playback, and low latency for online games.
Monitoring and weak current engineering: It is used for data transmission of devices such as network cameras and access control systems to ensure smooth and lag-free monitoring images.
It has a stronger anti-interference ability
The core of Category 6 network cables is thicker (usually 23AWG), the twist is tighter, and the isolation between pairs is higher. This can effectively reduce crosstalk (signal interference from adjacent pairs) and external electromagnetic interference. Even in complex wiring environments (such as near power lines and air conditioning lines), it can still maintain stable signal transmission.
Reserve space for future network upgrades
Some high-quality Category 6 network cables can also support 10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet) for short distances (with a transmission distance typically ranging from 30 to 55 meters), which can meet the future demand for network bandwidth upgrades and avoid the trouble of repeated wiring.
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