RE: Re: RJ45 CAT5e plugs

["Stuart Worrall" <stuart@xxxxxxx>]

Mark

Thanks for the info on the cable

Do the rj-45 plugs make a difference though mark?

Its just that ive seen ones badged at cat5 and cat5e and I cant really
see hwo there can be a difference between the two. Ie a plugs a plug.
Is it just marketing spiel

Thanks

Stu Worrall
stu@xxxxxxx
worrallst@xxxxxxx



> -----Original Message-----
> From: mark_harrison_uk2 [mailto:mph@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 12 March 2003 21:53
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: RJ45 CAT5e plugs
>
>
> Well, CAT5e and CAT5 specify a MINIMUM set of standards, therefore a
> well-made CAT5 (not e) cable MIGHT be OK if it's actually made
"well
> in excess".
>
> It does make a difference, but only really once you get to gigabit
> ethernet (and the faster ATM speeds.)
>
> At 100Mb/sec you should be OK with CAT5 most of the time.
>
> The biggest issue, AIUI, is interference on the _untwisted_ part of
> the cables where the noise rejection can't happen. This untwisted
> part is unfeasibly small for full CAT5e certification (like, you
> won't believe how little slack you're allowed - hint: use a good
> quality crimping tool.)
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Stuart Worrall" <stuart@s...>
wrote:
> > Yup, the brand is Philex and its got cat5e plastered all over the
> > packaging.
> >
> > Not sure if it really matters with plugs though. Can anyone on
the
> list
> > comment on the standards for cat5e and if it matters for the
rj-45
> > plugs??
> >
>


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