Ethernet Cables
Ethernet cables work or they don'tTrouble shooting. Pages 8 thru 11 https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/cabling/activities/fluke_copper_testing.pdf Just one example. An Ethernet cable may work but the receiving device may exhibit occasional errors. One possible cause. • Poor quality patch cords . |
Yes poor quality patch cables cause problems so it’s best to stick with cables that meet standards. I always make sure they have the appropriate labeling. https://community.fs.com/blog/network-cable-standards-tia-568-vs-iso-11801-vs-en-50173.html Little more info on choosing the right cables. https://community.fs.com/blog/network-communication-cables-that-power-your-internet.html |
Your CAT 7 cable is operating like a CAT 6A with standard connectors if it is CAT 7 In addition, the link impedance of this standard is 100 Ω. What’s more, there is no equipment that has connectors supporting the Class F (Category 7) channel and Class FA (Category 7a) channel. Category 7 and Category 7a are not recognized by the TIA/EIA. |
When I switched from cat6 to cat7 cable I experienced significantly fewer dropouts@ kren0006 Just a guess the CAT6 cable is a UTP ( Unshielded Twisted Pair) and the CAT7 is a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable. It’s the shielding that is making the differences you are hearing, imo. Example of CAT6 UTP unshielded Ethernet cable. https://www.belden.com/products/enterprise/copper/cable/cat-6 Example only of a CAT 7 STP shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable. https://www.amazon.com/Cat7-Ethernet-Cable-25-Connector/dp/B00GBBSKVS/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_all_spx_wp_0_1... Connectors are probably CAT6 or CAT6a shielded type plugs. . |
