How to Select the Right Zipcord Fiber Optic Cable

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The holidays recently passed and with them came new smart devices for either those who did not have one or those who needed an upgrade. Since there are new electronics in your house that are running off of your wifi, you may need a new zipcord fiber optic cable to ensure that all of the gadgets work properly.

Before you go to the store to purchase a new highspeed HDMI cable, there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account. First and foremost, it is a myth that a new zipcord fiber optic cable needs to be expensive in order to work correctly. While most highspeed HDMI cables can be over $50, there is no need to pay that much. Look for a sale, haggle with the salesperson or do an internet search. Price does not mean quality.

Furthermore, if you spend too much, you may end up purchasing the wrong cable. That is due to the fact that there are several types of HDMI high speed cables. There are standard HDMI cables, standard HDMI with Ethernet, high speed and high speed with Ethernet. Therefore, you need to be sure that you purchase the correct zipcord fiber optic cable for the way your home is wired. If you are unsure, ask the salesperson or do an internet search. While all of the fiber optic cables were designed to be used with networks and multi-line systems, there are slight differences that make getting the right zijpcord fiber optic cable challenging, but important.

? Cat 5 cables. This zipcord fiber optic cable is has a maximum frequency of 100 MHz. In addition, this optic cable can transmit up to 10/100Mbps and was defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA 568A. However, the cat 5 cable is not used with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568B

? Cat 5e cables. This zipcord fiber optic cable is similar to the cat 5 cable in that it also has a maximum frequency of 100 MHz. In addition, it can transmit up to 10/100/1000Mbps.

? Cat 6 cables. This zipcord fiber optic cable has a maximum frequency of 250 MHz and can transmit up to 10/100/1000Mbps.

? Cat 6a cables. This zipcord fiber optic cable is used for networks and has a maximum frequency of 500 MHz. It can transmit up to 10/100/1000Mbps and 10Gbps.

When determining the type of network Ethernet cable you need, the length of the cable doesn’t matter when it comes to the quality. In fact, the only time the length of the cable affects audio and visual quality is over long distances. Therefore, if you need a cable that is longer than 100 feet you should invest in a bulk fiber optic cable specifically designed to work well over an extensive area.

About: Ed