Why Should You Consider Buying Cat6 Cables?

Category 6 Ethernet Cables are designed to meet the demands of high-speed data transfer and Internet connectivity. Today, Cat6 ethernet cables are the industry standard.

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 with bandwidth capacities up to 250 MHz, which is a considerable improvement over previous cable standards. This translates to a robust network, less interference, and a dependable connection for activities such as streaming, gaming, and transferring large files.

Why Cat6 Cables?

Ethernet cables have advanced rapidly in speed and bandwidth since the release of Cat 1, an unshielded twisted-pair cable introduced in 1985 with a data rate of 1 Mbps. Though not considered adequate enough for data transmission at the time, they were nonetheless the start of ethernet networks as we know them. How far has ethernet technology come since then, and where will it go next?

With network speeds constantly on the rise, it's hard to keep track of what you an expect for your data management. Singlemode fiber optic patch cables will do the job in some cases, while others call for a more complex multimode fiber cable setup. But what if you need the best of the best, and prefer to stick to a wired network? While fiber optic connections are considered the most cutting edge option for home and business data networks, ethernet cables remain in common use throughout the world. Category 6A ethernet cables are currently the industry standard for data network installations, but that doesn't mean the technology has stopped evolving - Cat7 and Cat8 connections are growing more popular by the day.

Category 6A ethernet cables are currently the most popular ethernet cables in use. The "A" stands for "Augmented," referring to the cable's enhanced performance speeds in comparison to standard Category6 ethernet cables. Cat6A cables combine affordability with connection quality, and when you're purchasing from Cables.com, you can be sure you're getting the best cable for your money. Rated for up to 500 Mhz, Cat6A cables can offer up to twice the speed of Category 6 cables and are gigabit rated, which makes them suitable for POE (Power Over Ethernet) devices - no additional cables needed! Our Datacomm Cat6A cables offer a reliable and secure connection between your devices and your home or office network. 

What Kinds of Cat6 Cables Are There?

Booted vs. Bootless Cables

Have you ever taken a good look at an ethernet or network patch cable? If you have, you might have noticed a bit of molded plastic shielding the space where the connector is joined to the length of the cable itself. It may look something like this:

When ordering your Category6 ethernet cables, you have the option to choose between bootless connectors and connectors with snagless boots. A booted ethernet cable is meant to fit snugly in its receptacle. This reduces the possibility of unintended disconnections and damage that might occur to the connector or its port in an environment where there might be movement around the cord, like maybe beneath an office desk. Cables.com offers a variety of ethernet cables with snagless boots. 

Like our cables with the snagless boot, our bootless blue Cat6 550 Mhz Network patch cable features a sturdy PVC jacket and quality RJ45 plugs on either end. The key difference is that a network patch cord without a boot allows for maximized speed and performance in data centers and home networks. This is just one reason why they're the best cables for high-density environments like cramped patch panels. When space is tight and you don't anticipate a lot of interference with the cables in your data center, a bootless ethernet cable is the right way to go. 

Shielded Ethernet Cables

What does it mean for an ethernet cable to be "shielded?" Simply put, it means it was constructed with an extra lining in order to block interference and ensure clean signal transmission. We offer Cat6 Shielded Plenum-rated cables here at Cables.com, which means your cables' jackets are constructed to fire code and ready for installation in out of sight, out of mind spaces like between walls.

Why Buy US-Manufactured Ethernet Cables from Cables.com?

Cables.com is a unique cables provider in that it gives cusomers the option of ordering ethernet cables in custom colors, lengths, and configurations. We can manufacture your Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cables to your specifications, right down to the printing on the sleeves. Just select your cable assembly components in the drop down menus on our Custom Cable Builder Template and place your order. Our made-to-order Datacomm cables are manufactured in our New York facility, and are ready to ship quickly to your location anywhere in the United States. Contact Us or send us an email at sales@cables.com to discuss your custom cable order. We can also offer our cables for purchase in bulk pricing, guaranteeing that you'll be able to get all the cable you need for your job at the best prices!

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