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CAT6

Category 6 Ethernet network cabling. The CAT6 standard allows for transmission speeds of up to 1000mbps (giga-bit Ethernet). CAT6 is similar to CAT5E, but to a higher standard. cf CAT5E.

Relevant links:

• www.tecdatawire.com/catspec.html - Comparison of Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat7.
• www.tiaonline.org/standards/category6/faq.cfm - Category 6 FAQs

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