Network Cabling Installation in San Diego

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What is CAT5e cable? CAT5e (Category 5 Enhanced) cable is a popular choice for small and large business offices' network cabling installation. CAT5e is the enhanced version of CAT5 cable. CAT5e cable has improved twist rates inside its cable jacket that makes it superior to CAT5 cable. It was designed to handle higher speeds and reduce interference and crosstalk. CAT5e operates at a frequency of 100MHz, which is sufficient for office networks and business applications. The maximum distance for CAT5e to maintain its data transmission rates is 100 meters (328 feet). Despite the release of CAT6 and CAT7, CAT5e supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices such as Access Points, VoIP Telephones, and  IP-Based Security Cameras. 

With 30+ years in the industry, King Comm. Cabling has the experience to install, update, remove, and relocate CAT5e structured cabling in your business office or residence. CAT5e can transfer data up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps). If your business purchases speeds below 1 gigabit per second, CAT5e data cabling is the perfect fit for your office network! 

CAT6 cabling has become the gold standard for network cabling and structured cabling systems. CAT6 cable can handle data transfer rates up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). The max distance to maintain the transfer speed is 55 meters.  After 55 meters, CAT6 speeds begin to lessen but will not drop below 1 Gbps up to 100 meters. To put it into perspective, local service providers currently offer the fastest data transfer rate is 5 Gbps. CAT6 cable is future-proofing your business office. CAT6 is the improved network cable from CAT5e wiring. CAT6 data cabling was designed for modern applications such as large data transfers, video conferencing, video streaming, and high-speed networking. 

CAT6 cabling is typically unshielded. Shielded CAT6 is more expensive but reduces electromagnetic interference. 

Your current network can be CAT5e and with CAT6's backward compatibility, it's not a problem! King Comm. Cabling can upgrade your current CAT5e cabling or install a new CAT6 network cabling installation. No matter where your business is in San Diego, King Comm. Cabling is here to help. 

Twisted Pair Cables are a type of data cabling in which two conductors (copper wires) are twisted together to reduce electromagnetic interference and minimize crosstalk between adjacent pairs of cables. They are widely used for telephone lines, network cabling, access control, and lighting systems. Each wire is coated with insulating material to prevent the signals from short-circuiting. It is the actual cable twists that give Twisted Pair Cable its name. In short, the more twists per inch, the better protection from interference. CAT5e and CAT6 cabling is the most common used category of twisted pair cables for network cabling installations. But there are two types of twisted pair cables: Unshielded (UTP) and Shielded (STP).

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP): UTP cables consist of twisted wires without shielding around the cable pairs. When the outer jacket is stripped back, the twisted cable pairs are exposed. UTP cables are lightweight, affordable, and easy to install. 

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP): STP cables include an extra layer of shielding around the twisted cable pairs. The shielding is made from metal foil or braided wire. This shield provides another layer of protection from electromagnetic interference. STP cables should be used in environments where there is a high risk of interference such as industrial settings, data centers, or near power lines/electrical. STP cables require grounding to be effective. It is important to verify that your current structured cabling system has an available ground for your STP cabling.