Why Cat6A Is Emerging as the New Go-To Networking Choice for New Residential Builds
For decades, new residential Ethernet installations have leveraged either Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cabling to create the backbone of home networks. But times are changing, and more recently a new standard is emerging where residential builders and planners are specifying …
New Product Announcement: RJ Crimping Tool and Snap Plugs
Primex is pleased to announce the new RJ Crimping Tool and Snap Plugs. The Primex Compact RJ Crimping Tool is designed for the professional installer and provides simultaneous crimping and trimming. This crimping tool ensures quick and consistent connectorization for …
Cat5, Cat6, and Cat6a: Is it Finally Time to Start Future-Proofing?
For most of the past few decades, new Ethernet installations have been dominated by Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 cabling. Cat5 saw its stock rise in the mid-to -late 90s, Cat5e had its heyday in the 2000s, and Cat6 has been …
Can copper cabling survive in a fiber world?
Two new technologies – G.fast and Cat8 – are improving copper cable options. This opens up new opportunities for telcos that have large amounts of legacy copper infrastructure, which currently cannot handle the speed and bandwidth that can be delivered …