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Cat6 Patch Leads
Help choosing and using Cat6 patch leads, including length, PoE, connectors and outdoor use.
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What sort of connection is this Cat6 lead intended for?
Is this a proper Cat6 cable or just an RJ45 lead sold as Cat6?
How does the 100 metre Ethernet limit apply when I am using patch leads?
Will this Cat6 lead work on a Cat5e network?
Is the conductor real copper or CCA?
Does this Cat6 patch lead support Power over Ethernet?
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Choosing & compatibility
What sort of connection is this Cat6 lead intended for?
Will this Cat6 lead work on a Cat5e network?
Is this the right cable between a patch panel and a network switch?
My switch and patch panel are Cat6A. Can I still use this lead?
Can I plug this straight from a router into a computer?
Will it work with things like a NAS, smart TV or games console?
Do I need a crossover cable for a switch-to-switch connection?
Does every part of the network have to be Cat6 for this lead to work?
Can I join this to another Ethernet lead with an RJ45 coupler?
Speed & network performance
Is this a proper Cat6 cable or just an RJ45 lead sold as Cat6?
Will this cable handle Gigabit Ethernet?
Can I use one of these for 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
Does the external PE version perform differently from the normal patch leads?
What about 2.5 Gigabit or 5 Gigabit Ethernet?
Will replacing a Cat5e patch lead with Cat6 make my internet faster?
What does the 250MHz rating actually mean?
Is U/UTP a problem because the cable has no screen?
Cable length & channel design
How does the 100 metre Ethernet limit apply when I am using patch leads?
Are the longer patch leads still usable for Ethernet?
Why is there a 100m external patch lead if an Ethernet channel is normally limited to 100m?
Can I use one long patch lead instead of permanent installation cable?
Would you use this patch lead as the permanent cable inside a wall?
Does choosing a longer lead add noticeable network latency?
Is it all right to buy a slightly longer lead and coil the spare length?
Can I chain several patch leads together if none of them is long enough?
PoE & powered devices
Does this Cat6 patch lead support Power over Ethernet?
Is PoE++ / Type 4 supported?
Why is there no PoE claim on the patch leads longer than 30m?
Can I use it to power a PoE camera, wireless access point or VoIP phone?
Can the external lead carry PoE to an outdoor camera or access point?
Does cable length affect how much PoE power reaches the device?
Does a particular cable colour mean it is the PoE version?
Cable construction & connectors
Is the conductor real copper or CCA?
Are the conductors solid or stranded?
Why use stranded copper in a patch lead?
Are both ends normal RJ45 plugs?
Do the plugs have snagless latch protectors?
What does 24AWG tell me about the cable?
Does U/UTP mean there is no foil or braid inside the cable?
Can I cut off a moulded plug and fit a new RJ45 connector?
Connecting, routing & care
Why has my Gigabit link dropped to 100Mbps?
If a cheap cable tester shows all eight wires connected, does that prove the lead is Cat6?
Can I use this from a wall network socket to the device?
How tightly can the cable be bent?
Can I staple a patch lead along a skirting board?
Is it okay to bundle a lot of these leads together in a rack?
The retaining clip has snapped off. Will the cable still work?
Colours & rack organisation
Outdoor & external use
What is different about the external Cat6 patch leads?
Can the external patch lead be buried directly in the ground?
Can I run one of the normal indoor patch leads outside?
Is the external lead waterproof from plug to plug?
Can I put the external lead through conduit underground?
Would you use the external lead for an outdoor IP camera or wireless access point?
Can I run this copper lead between two separate buildings?
Can the PE-jacketed external lead also be used indoors?
Are the external versions available in colours other than black?
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