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Will this Cat6 lead work on a Cat5e network?

Yes. Cat6 is backwards compatible with Cat5e Ethernet equipment and cabling.

The completed connection will perform according to the lowest-rated component in the channel.

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Michael
Technical Support · Data Cabinets Direct
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