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Installing Cat 6 Cable all over Texas is a great way to future-proof your network. Unlike older RG59 cables that carry TV and cable signals, Category 6 (or CAT6) cables are specifically designed for data connectivity. These cables can be used to connect devices on your LAN at high speeds, and are also backward compatible with lower-category ethernet cabling such as CAT5e.
The deciding factor for whether or not to go with CAT6 or CAT6a should come down to the speed requirements of your equipment. Almost all modern network gear supports up to 1 gig ethernet, so CAT6 will work just fine for the foreseeable future. However, if you plan to upgrade to 10 gig ethernet, then going with CAT6a is the best option. It provides a little more bandwidth than Cat6 and will save you money in the long run as you won’t need to re-run higher-spec cables.
Enhancing Performance: Installing Cat 6 Cable Across Texas
There are different types of CAT6 cables available, including unshielded, shielded, solid, and stranded. Each type has its benefits, but they all work the same. The differences between them lie in the amount of copper wires in pairs and the jacket rating.
You can also get a UV-rated version of the cable that’s suitable for outdoor or direct burial applications. It’ll cost a little more than indoor cable but it’s worth the investment. The only downside is that buried cable of this length is likely to be damaged at some point. The only way to localize a fault in a buried cable is with a specialized tool called a TDR, which can detect a broken strand of cable within a few feet.
