| The cat 6 network cable is the abbreviated name | | | | connectors, without appropriate connection |
| for a category 6 network cable. It contains 4 | | | | modifications. |
| bundles of copper wires. It is essentially like the | | | | Most gigabit ethernet equipment supports |
| older cat5 cable, except that it utilizes all 4 | | | | automatic crossover. Making cat 6 crossover |
| bundles, which the cat5 does not. It can support | | | | wires rarely needed, even when using a cat 6 |
| gigabit internet speeds up to one gigabit per | | | | network cable. The wiring details are incredibly |
| second. It also supports communication at twice | | | | important, and a good computer technician will |
| the speed of cat5. A more advanced version, | | | | pay close attention to the finer points. Some |
| cat6a supports communication at up to ten times | | | | cables are color coded for ease of connection and |
| the speed of cat5. | | | | function. |
| With the increasing use of the internet and cyber | | | | The maximum length for a cat 6 network cable is |
| communication becoming more widely used, they | | | | 100 meters. There are other requirements, |
| also need to be more accessible and available. | | | | necessitating shorter maximum lengths allowed, |
| Connectivity is important, as is the actual set up | | | | depending on what they are being connected to. |
| of internet connections in work, industry, public | | | | It's also important to ground all shielded cables to |
| gathering areas (such as restaurants, malls and | | | | get the most use of it. Proper installation will |
| airports) and private homes. It is important for a | | | | ensure maximum possible use. Luckily, cat 6 |
| technician to understand the importance of | | | | network cables are marked along the length of |
| attending to minute details to ensure proper | | | | the cable. |
| connections are made. It is important to use cat | | | | To make sure new installations are done properly |
| 6 patch cables and connectors when connecting | | | | and within code, they are usually tested with a |
| cat 6 network cables. If not used, then the | | | | qualification tester, validator, or cable certifier. The |
| connection may be weak or near impossible. | | | | cat 6 network cable is more advanced than the |
| Some cat 6 connectors have thicker insulation, | | | | previously used cat5, but not quite as advanced |
| making them almost impossible to attach to 8P8C | | | | as the cat6a or cat 7. |