Is Cat 5e cable the same as Cat 5 cable ?

edprush

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In other words, do I have to specifically ask for "Cat 5e" cable or has all Cat 5 cable been replaced with Cat 5e cable ?

Thanks.
 

ScottMac

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Cat5e is a specific type of cable. IF you ask for or buy Cat5, chances are that you'll get Cat5 (not Cat5e).

Along with some other higher specs, the "e" gives you a cable in which all four pair are qualified for high speed data (not just pairs 2&3).

Good Luck

Scott