Crafting the Perfect Network: Comparative Review of Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat7 Patch Cables for Indoor Use
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the performance of Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7 patch cables in practical, indoor system administration scenarios. It evaluates transmission speed, signal loss, cross-talk, frequency range, as well as reliability. The article goes beyond performance factors to discuss each cable's cost-effectiveness, limitations, compatibility, and possible upgrade paths. Notably featured are accounts from experienced system administrators who share their field experiences with the different cable types.