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The Difference Between Cat6 vs Cat6A Ethernet Cable
bulk cable Cat6
Jun 09, 2023

The Difference Between Cat6 vs Cat6A Ethernet Cable

It is often asked “Is Cat6A cable better than Cat6?” Strictly speaking based on performance, and all else being equal,...
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Solid vs. Stranded Ethernet Cable
bulk cable Cat5E
Jun 01, 2023

Solid vs. Stranded Ethernet Cable

Copper conductors are key for installing ethernet cables but learning the difference between solid vs. stranded ethernet cables makes for a smooth installation.
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Ethernet Horror Stories with Don and Dave
bulk cable Copper
May 25, 2023

Ethernet Horror Stories with Don and Dave

Booo! Did we scare ya?! Well if not dive into some of our Ethernet cable horror stories and let us...
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We Just Installed Cat6 Cable So Why Is the Network Running Slow?
bulk cable Cat6
Apr 20, 2023

We Just Installed Cat6 Cable So Why Is the Network Running Slow?

Last month, trueCABLE received a help request from a customer who had purchased 1000 feet of our Cat6 Direct Burial...
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Slaying the Dragon: RJ45 Termination of Cat6 & Cat6A Shielded Direct Burial Ethernet
bulk cable Cat6
Apr 13, 2023

Slaying the Dragon: RJ45 Termination of Cat6 & Cat6A Shielded Direct Burial Ethernet

If you want the biggest challenge of all when terminating Ethernet cable, then take on our Cat6 Shielded Direct Burial cable and...
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Shielded Ethernet with Unshielded Hardware - Don't Do It!
Don't Do Ethernet Cable
Apr 06, 2023

Shielded Ethernet with Unshielded Hardware - Don't Do It!

One of the most important things to realize when terminating shielded Ethernet cable is that in order for the cable...
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Commercial Outdoor WiFi AP Deployment with Shielded Ethernet Cat6 Cabling
Cable Management Cat6
Mar 23, 2023

Commercial Outdoor WiFi AP Deployment with Shielded Ethernet Cat6 Cabling

Outdoor commercial installations come in all shapes and sizes. No two are exactly alike. The title of this blog might...
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How to: Terminate a Cat6A Shielded Field Term Plug
Cat6A Connector
Mar 16, 2023

How to: Terminate a Cat6A Shielded Field Term Plug

Is it a RJ45 connector plug or a tool-less keystone jack? We have a potential personality disorder going on here!...
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When Lightning Strikes! Ethernet Data Cable and Lightning Protection
bulk cable Ethernet Cable
Mar 08, 2023

When Lightning Strikes! Ethernet Data Cable and Lightning Protection

You can’t stop lightning. When the difference in electrical potential energy between the clouds and the ground becomes great enough,...
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