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[Q] What is a Patch Cable? [A] Patch Cables are used to connect networking components together. As a rule, these devices will not be alike. An example of unlike devices would be connecting your computer to a DSL router, or hub. Patch Cables are used to connect almost all networking components together and are the most common as a result. Patch Cables are wired using the EIA/TIA standard 568-B on both ends of the cable. Although it is possible to use the 568-A standard on both ends and have it work the same, the 568-B standard is in use for almost all applications in the United States. The 568-B standard refers to the order that the individual 8 wires will be arranged when crimped into the RJ45 plug. Patch Cables are offered in CAT 5, CAT 5e, and CAT 6. These are different cable material standards designed to support successively higher transmission rates. One common misconception to buyers is that they must have a CAT 6 Cable in order to acheive a Gigabit signal in their network. This is only true if you are buying cheap, offshore, or "bargain" warehouse cables. A good quality CAT 5e Cable made to proper standards will carry a gigabit signal. It just was not designed or certified for it. There are a variety of possible connections that can be made with a patch cable. examples would include the following: Patch Panel to Computer Computer to DSL/Cable Modem Computer to Hub DSL/Cable Modem to Router DSL/Cable Modem to HubDSL/Cable Modem to Wireless Access Point Wall Plate to Computer Patch Cables from CAT 5 Cable Company are made by hand from the finest materials, and are 100% quality inspected for maximum performance. RELATED FAQ QUESTION: What is a Crossover Cable? Keywords: patch cable, CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 6