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CAT 5 and Broadband Internet

[Q] How can CAT 5 improve my broadband internet performance? [A] When you sign up for DSL or Cable high-speed internet service, you will be given a modem from the service provider. This modem will usually come in two configurations: USB or Ethernet connection. USB connection for broadband does not perform as well as CAT 5 Ethernet, and as a result you will have slower perfomance if you use one. The service providers will readily give you the modem type that you ask for, and many of the newer models will have both types of connections on the modem. Universal Serial Bus (USB) was designed to handle a host of peripheral devices connected to your computer, and the way USB is regulated by the system board of the PC makes it difficult to achieve superior speeds. CAT 5 Ethernet is a dedicated pathway for the transmission of data. So regardless of the connection being for data sharing between computers, or simply internet sharing from a router or a hub, CAT 5 will always out perform USB. Make certain that you are careful selecting CAT 5 patch and crossover cables for your network applications. Cables are not all created equally, and the so-called "bargain" cables are made from cheap, inferior materials that perform poorly and will not last. Do not be fooled by cheap imitations. CAT 5 Cable Company is dedicated to continue to hand assemble the finest patch and crossovers cables that money can buy. RELATED FAQ QUESTION: What is the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e cable? Keywords: CAT 5, Ethernet Connection, CAT 5 Ethernet, CAT 5 Patch, Crossover cables