Cat6 Cables For Various Scenarios In A Home Or Business Network

Cat6 cables for various scenarios in a home or business network

UTP CAT6 Cable can be divided into different types according to different specifications: unshielded Cat6 and shielded Cat6 according to the shielding type, solid Cat6 and stranded Cat6 according to the copper core pairing. Regarding cable jacket ratings, there are CM, CMR, and CMP Cat6 cables. The selection of six types of lines varies according to different application scenarios.

Unshielded and shielded Cat6 cable, how to distinguish?

Unshielded Cat6 cable or UTP Cat6 is a cable in which wires are twisted together to reduce noise and crosstalk. Shielded Cat6, on the other hand, is a twisted pair cable confined in a foil or mesh shield to protect the cable from electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is ideal for high-speed networks such as data centers using 10GBase-T networks Yes - 10GbE is more sensitive to EMI. In conclusion, you can use unshielded Category 6 cables between your computer and the wall but shielded Category 6 cables are more suitable for areas with high interference and areas where cables are routed outdoors or inside walls.