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There is a special type of Category 5, or Cat 5, cable that can be used to connect two computers without the use of a router or switch. These cables are known as crossover cables and they have ...

Category 5 cables (or more commonly referred to as Cat 5 cables) are a specific standard of ethernet cable. There are also Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7, and Cat 8 cables to choose from. The main differences ...

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Intended application is an important specification to consider when selecting Ethernet cable. Audio / visual (A/V) cables are used to connect audio and video equipment to a computer or display.

Cat 8 is overkill for most, but if you want the best of the best in terms of shielding and performance, it's as good as it gets. This particular gold-plated version comes in sizes from 1.5 to 150 feet ...