Networking FAQ

By Will Hunt (All Rights Reserved)

This is an index of the Network Know How blog. Just click on your question to be taken to the answer. If you don't see your question here or you'd like to make a comment, please send an email to fourpair@sbcglobal.net or use our contact form.

• Buyer Beware of Low Grade Cable
• What is the difference between Cat 5e and Cat 6?
• What is plenum cable?
• What is Cat 6e or Cat 7?
• What is the difference between CL2 and CL3?
• What type of coaxial cable should I use for my television?
• Should I consider using fiber optic cable?
• What is the difference between regular Cat 5e and Cat 5e 350MHz?
• What is a patch panel used for?
• What is a jack? How do I install one?
• Can I use Cat 6 cable with Cat 5e jacks and patch panels?
• What type of wire should I use for my phone system?
• What is a KVM switch?
• How far can I run Cat 5e or Cat 6?
• What UTP pairs do I use on a phone jack?
• Plenum is expensive! Can't I just install the cheap stuff?