Ethernet cables

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Hi all

I'm just looking for more info about Ethernet cables, I see there are so many and I've not got a clue what's what :p

Cat 3
Cat 5
Cat 5e
Cat 6
Cat 6a
Cat 7

Any information would be great to help me understand

Thanks
 
Notice there are no Dog type cables on there... :p :D


... sorry couldn't resist.

You've lost me :p

Cat 3 and 5 are probably at least 20 years old too...

Are you just looking on Amazon and bamboozled ?

Basically are you a normal consumer? Cat 5e will be fine. A SME business with cat 6 already? Then Cat 6 will be fine.

Running 10GBe between servers or building a data centre? Then you will already know what you need.

I was looking at different sites and came across all the different types and was shocked how many there are and had no clue in the differences between them...

I'm just looking to get one to strengthen my Internet connection at home for gaming online

:)
 
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