{"id":9046,"date":"2023-02-27T08:35:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T08:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/?p=9046"},"modified":"2023-02-27T08:48:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T08:48:52","slug":"cat6-ethernet-cable-vs-cat7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/cat6-ethernet-cable-vs-cat7\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat6 Ethernet Cable vs. Cat7: Key Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
About Cat6 Ethernet Cable vs. Cat7\uff0c <\/strong>In this technologically advanced world, an internet connection is necessary for connecting electronic gadgets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several cables are used to facilitate this data flow, and these cables have changed throughout time as technology and internet speeds evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You normally use UTP or Ethernet cables to connect a network at home. The cables come in different categories, with Cat5e being the lowest category and Cat8 being the highest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The speed of the network cable increases with the category. The speed and efficiency of any wired network depend on the Ethernet cable you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, which cat do you need? Or is it worth buying the high cat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article outlines the Cat6 Ethernet cable vs. Cat7<\/strong> to help you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n A network cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cat6 or Category 6 is Ethernet’s standardized twisted pair cable. The sixth generation is now dominant in home and business networks because of its potential for faster speeds and less crosstalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cat6 network cable\u2019s theoretical top speed is 10Gbps, producing better internet speeds using all four pairs of copper lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0The cable will support higher data speed if the transmission distance is smaller. However, the signal loss<\/a> could occur as the distance grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cat6 cables adhere to strict crosstalk and system noise requirements. In this cable, the twisted pairs have over two twists per centimeter, which helps lessen electromagnetic noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may use plastic shielding to lessen the impact of electromagnetic interference in highly situated areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A drain wire is used to run the length of the cable and ground at either end to produce this plastic shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Installers often use these cables with fiber optics at the network\u2019s core. They are more dependable over greater distances than Cat5e, though it is also slightly more expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cable also works well with the wave of 60w and 90w power.<\/p>\n\n\n rj45 Cat6 plug Ethernet<\/p>\n\n\n\n CAT6A is quickly overtaking other cable options because of its reputation as a future-proof cable system. The denotation \u201ca\u201d stands for augmented, making this cable a more advanced version of Cat6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The transmission speed and bandwidth are enhanced or expanded. And the manufacturers insulate the twisted pairs to reduce noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This cable is a suitable option if the anticipated lifespan of a new cable system is five years or more. It has also become preferred when the network’s expected life span is ten years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cable has a maximum bandwidth of 500 MHz, enabling a fast transfer of enormous volumes of data. CAT6A cable can enable data transfer rates of up to 100 Gbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It also features more twists closer together and insulation, lessening crosstalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The enhanced rating of CAT6A is twice as high as the standard Cat6 cables. Compared to its predecessor, the technology offers 10 GB Ethernet and has improved requirements for alien crosstalk. <\/p>\n\n\n Photo of a network switch and UTP Ethernet<\/p>\n\n\n\n With several commercial and industrial sectors calling for faster internet and data transfer speeds, Cat7 cable supports transmission at substantially higher frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast to Cat6 cables, Cat7 has more bandwidth and faster data transmission rates. In addition, the best thing about Cat7 Ethernet cables is that they can withstand temperature extremes, exposure to UV rays, and moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n You can find some similarities between Cat6 and Cat7 Ethernet cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue UTP Cat6 network cable<\/p>\n\n\n Despite these similarities, these cables differ in some ways.<\/p>\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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What is CAT6 Cable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Cat6 Ethernet Cable vs. Cat7:<\/strong> CAT6A Cable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
What is Cat7?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Cat6 vs. Cat7: Similarities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
CAT7\/CAT6\/CAT6A Ethernet <\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Function<\/strong><\/td> You can use Cat6, Car6a, and Cat7 Ethernet cables for connecting devices such as PCs, printers, network switches, routers, and more.<\/td><\/tr> PoE support<\/strong><\/td> All support PoE\/PoE+\/PoE++ 802.3af\/at\/bt up to 90W<\/td><\/tr> Jacket Rating <\/strong><\/td> Both cables come in various outer jacket styles depending on where you will install the cable. For instance, CMX for outdoor UV protection and direct burial use, or CMR or riser rated for general indoor use (excluding the plenum region). Whether a cable is within or outdoors, whether a cable is shielded or not, has nothing to do with its category.<\/td><\/tr> Conductors<\/strong><\/td> Each cable uses four color-coded twisted pairs of eight wire conductors.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Cat6 vs. Cat7: Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Cat6 vs. Cat7: Table 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/td> CAT7 <\/strong><\/td> CAT6 <\/strong><\/td> CAT6A <\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Pricing<\/strong><\/td> CAT7 costs approximately $1,200 for 2,000 feet of cable.<\/td> CAT6 costs about $200 for 2,000 feet of cable.<\/td> CAT6A cables cost about 30% extra compared to Cat6 cables, depending on the manufacturer.<\/td><\/tr> Max Frequency<\/strong><\/td> 600MHz<\/td> 250MHz<\/td> 500MHz<\/td><\/tr> Theoretical Data Transfer Speeds<\/strong><\/td> 10 BASE-T100 BASE-T for Fast Ethernet1000 BASE-T for Gigabit Ethernet10GBASE-T for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
<\/td>10 BASE-T100 BASE-T for Fast Ethernet1000 BASE-T for Gigabit Ethernet10GBASE-T for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
<\/td>10 BASE-T100 BASE-T for fast Ethernet1000 BASE-T. For Gigabit Ethernet10GBASE-T for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
<\/td><\/tr>Max. speed<\/strong><\/td> 10Gbps(up to 100 meters)\/40 Gbps Gbps(up to 10 meters )<\/td> 1Gbps(up to 100 meters)\/10Gbps (up to 55 meters)<\/td> 10Gbps(up to 100 meters) <\/td><\/tr> Crosstalk<\/strong><\/td> Crosstalk and system noise requirements for Cat7 cable are even stricter than those for Cat6 cable. On the Cat7 cable, individual wire pairs now have shielding.<\/td> Cat6 often uses a “spline” that divides the conductor pairs in the middle of the cable structure. It intends to keep the twisted pairs apart to improve performance, reducing internal pair-to-pair “cross-talk” within the cable. Splines make cable termination more difficult for beginners because you need extra preparation to get it out.<\/td> More durable sheathing in CAT6A lowers foreign crosstalk and boosts the signal-to-noise ratio compared to Cat6.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n Cat6 vs. Cat7: Table 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n