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Cat6 Ethernet Cables - Category 6 Cables

Cat6 Cable

Upgrade and future-proof your network now with Cat6 Ethernet cable available at cables.com. Cat6 cables offer lightning-fast speeds of up to 10 Gigabits and bandwidth up to 550 MHz. Category 6 network cables, also known as Cat6, are the industry standard for networking cable offering up to twice the performance of Cat5 or Category 5e cables, and are gigabit rated. All Category 6 ethernet cables will work with POE (Power over Ethernet) Devices. No special cabling is needed.

Perfect for powering smart devices and enterprise networks. Our Cat6 cables offer a reliable and secure connection between your office or home network device and the internet. Datacomm Cables offers a wide range of Cat6 Cables and Cat6A ethernet cables.

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Category 6 Ethernet Cables for Professionals

Datacomm Cables offers one of the largest assortments of Category 6 cables (Cat6) network patch cables and Cat6 Cable accessories in the industry.

Cat6 Cable Accessories:

  • Bulk Cat6 wire - Cat6 PVC and Cat6 Plenum in Shielded, Unshielded, and both in Stranded and Solid Types
  • Cat6 Patch Panels - 110 Punchdown Type for easy installations in your network.
  • Cat6 Keystone Jacks - In every color you can think of to color code your installation.

We provide Cat6 ethernet cables for a variety of applications, including specially-shielded ideal for external installations and outdoor use, as well as other types more suited to internal installations of Cat6 cables. Connect to the internet quickly with this reliable high-speed Cat6 cable.

If you have any questions about which is best for your project, please call us and we’ll advise you on the best possible applications for Cat6 cables or Cat6a cables for these technologies for your professional or consumer installation.

Like all of our cables, wires, power cords and cable accessories, our Cat6 ethernet cables are manufactured to industry standards and at the highest quality. They’re available in Network Patched, Shielded, and Outdoor-Rated types, in multiple lengths, and with or without snagless boots.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAT6 CABLE

Things to Know About Cat6 Cable

Overview
What is Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet Cable?
Category 6 Ethernet Cables are internet cables used in various home and business applications. They have high quality, 100% bare copper wire for strong connections.

Cat5 vs Cat6 Cable:
Category 6 cables are a standard ethernet cable and offer up to twice the performance of a Category 5e cable or Category 5 cable and are gigabit rated.

What's the Difference Between a Cat5e and Cat6 Cable?
The simple answer is Cat6 is newer, faster and more reliable than Cat5e cables. However, Cat5e cables will work for most installations but it is best to upgrade your cables now for better performance and realiabily as well as not having to worry about upgrading them again for a few years. Read more...


Cat6 Cable Speed
Category 6 Cable Speed
Category 6 cable speeds are rated up to 550Mhz which is excellent for gigabit rated applications.

Is Cat6 the fastest Ethernet?
Cat 6 is a little more expensive than Cat5e but has distance limitations. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps with minimal interference and static in the line and is faster than Category 5e but the 10 Gbps speed is only effective up to 164 ft with speed declination after this length.

What are the Advantages of Cat 6 Ethernet Cable?
Speed and Reliability. When selecting the right Ethernet cable for your home or office, performance is key. Cat 6 Ethernet Cables are designed to meet the demands of high-speed data transfer and Internet connectivity. These cables are capable of delivering enhanced performance. This translates to a robust network, less interference, and a dependable connection for activities such as streaming, gaming, and transferring large files. Read more About Cat6 Cable Advantages here >>>

 

Testimonial:
"I love ordering my Cat6 cables from cables.com. Always, fast and easy and they have the largest selection of ethernet cables and power cords online. Keep up the good work!" - Jason S. - Installation Engineer

Please note that Datacomm Cables (Cables.com) does not sell CCA Networking wire. We only sell Bare Copper for proper signal transmission and adherence to all standards.

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