With the advancement of the digital wave, the network has become a key part of achieving high-speed information transmission, and the quality of network cabling can directly affect the stability and efficiency of data transmission. Among numerous network connector standards, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a are more common, but what are the differences in transmission performance between them?
Cat5e： Affordable Choice for Home Networking
Cat5e network connector, with a frequency bandwidth of 100MHz, can achieve a transmission speed of 1000Mbps within a transmission distance of 100 meters. For most home network applications, the performance is sufficient to meet daily needs.
Cat6： The entry-level choice for enterprise networks
The Cat6 network connector increases the frequency bandwidth to 250MHz and provides a transmission speed of 1000Mbps within a transmission distance of 100 meters. When using 10GBASE-T applications, Cat6 Ethernet cables have a transmission speed of 10Gbps and a maximum transmission distance of 55m. This feature makes Cat6 an ideal choice for small business or industrial networks.
Cat6a： The preferred choice for high-performance applications
Cat6a network connector supports a frequency bandwidth of up to 500 MHz and maintains a stable transmission speed of 10Gbps over a distance of 100 meters, which is twice that of Cat6. The excellent transmission performance of Cat6a makes it the preferred choice for large-scale enterprise networks, data centers, and other scenarios that require extremely high transmission speed and stability.
