CATEGORY 5E CONNECTOR
Category 5e Connectors exceed Category 5e long lasting high-performance and full support of all present and emerging applications,including 1000BASE-T (Gigabit-Ethernet). The range of products includes plugs suitable for round cables with stranded or solid conductors, 24 to 26 AWG and are tested up to 100 MHz over 100 m. These are mainly used for patch-cord termination.
1. What kinds of applications or environments are suitable for Cat5e?
Cat5e is ideal for home networks, small to medium offices, voice-over-IP (VoIP), internet/modem-router connections, CCTV or security systems, and general Ethernet-based data transmission.
2. What data speeds and network types does Cat5e support?
Cat5e supports network speeds up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet) and works reliably for typical Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet networks.
3. Is Cat5e backward-compatible with older cabling standards?
Yes — Cat5e cables/connectors are backward compatible with older standards (like Cat5), so you can often use them in existing network setups without issues.
4. What is a Cat5e connector (or Cat5e cable)?
Cat5e refers to the “Category 5 Enhanced” Ethernet standard. A Cat5e connector is the modular plug (typically 8-pin “RJ45” style) used to terminate Cat5e cables for network/data connections.
5. What is the maximum recommended cable length for Cat5e for proper performance?
For reliable Gigabit Ethernet over Cat5e, the maximum recommended cable length is 100 meters (about 328 feet).