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What is “RJ45”?RJ45 is a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking. The "RJ" in RJ45 stands for "registered jack." Registered interfaces were first defined in the Universal Service Ord … read more

Lockdowns, workforce absentees, financial breakdowns, and the congestion in logistics caused by the pandemic played a significant role in the increase in material prices. Unfortunately, copper is no … read more

In most network installations the question of installing shielded or unshielded ethernet cabling cables comes up when planning logistics of a cable run and taking into consideration chances of elect … read more

Ethernet cable jackets are made from various materials and carry with them different ratings assigned by the NEC. Let’s run through some commonly asked questions about these materials and NEC rating … read more

“Cat” is short for Category. There are many different varieties of cable categories including Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7, Cat 8… etc. Cat 5 and Cat 6 are by far the most common cable catego … read more