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Listed below are the answers to a few of our commonly asked questions. If the question you have is not listed, scroll down and there is a form at the bottom of this page where you may submit your question. We make every effort to answer all questions received between the hours of 10 am and 10 pm CST within four hours. You may also call us at (866) 835-CAT5 (2285) if you prefer. Common Questions: What is the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 5e cable? ANSWER What is the difference between patch cable and crossover cable? ANSWER Can I bury CAT 5 cable? ANSWER Can I use CAT 5 cable outdoors? ANSWER What is the maximum length of CAT 5 - CAT 5e cable? ANSWER What color cables are available? ANSWER What are "color-matched boots"? ANSWER Can I make my own CAT 5 cables? ANSWER Can I use CAT 5 for gaming? ANSWER What is the difference between CAT 6 and CAT 5e cable? ANSWER Is there any benefit to CAT 5e solid conductor cable? ANSWER Is there any difference in quality between Cables made in USA VS Offshore produced cables? ANSWER Can I use an RJ45 splitter to connect two computers to one source? ANSWER What cable should I use to connect a PC to a DSL or Cable modem? ANSWER What factors will effect the performance of Cat5e cable? ANSWER Can I use an RJ45 coupler to connect two lengths of Cat5 cable together? ANSWER What are some common uses for Cat5e ethernet cable? ANSWER What is Cat 5 cable? ANSWER Are there any advantages to using CAT 6 cable for computer networking? ANSWER Are there any problems with using patch cables that are less than a foot long? If so, what are they? ANSWER What is the maximum operating temperature range for CAT5e cable? ANSWER Does CAT 5 Cable Company make E1/T1 crossover cables? ANSWER Can I order Cat5e cables with boots of a different color? ANSWER Can I order Cat5e cables without the RJ45 plugs installed? ANSWER What is Plenum rated Cat5e cable and do I need it? ANSWER Can I route Cat 5 Cable on the exterior of my home? ANSWER Is Cat 5 Cable the same as Ethernet Cable? ANSWER What is the purpose of a Firewall? ANSWER Do I need shielded Cat 5 Cable for my application? ANSWER Are all network cables the same? ANSWER What is a patch cable? ANSWER What is a crossover cable? ANSWER What are some precautions to take when installing CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER Do I have to use shielded cable in order to have a secure network? ANSWER Can I use CAT 5 Cable in Power over Ethernet applications? ANSWER Is Wireless Networking as fast as a CAT 5 solid cable connection? ANSWER Can CAT 5 be used for applications other than data? ANSWER Are there any performance benefits to upgrading to CAT 5e Cable? ANSWER Why are there so many price differences in CAT 5 ethernet cable? ANSWER Is Coaxial Cable faster than CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER What is the difference between the TIA/EIA standards 568-A and 568-B? ANSWER Can I use CAT 5e Cable in applications that call for CAT 6 Cable? ANSWER Why do some patch cables fit the RJ45 jack differently than others? ANSWER Is there a specific color code associated with the PVC jacketing of CAT 5 Cables? ANSWER Does it matter where I position patch cables in reference to other equipment? ANSWER Why are the individual pairs within CAT 5 Cable twisted differently from each other? ANSWER Can I use CAT 5 Cable for telecommunications applications? ANSWER Do I have to use Plenum rated cable for high temperature applications? ANSWER How can CAT 5 improve my broadband internet performance? ANSWER Is it difficult to install CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER I have a damaged CAT 5 Cable. Can I repair it? ANSWER Is it possible to use CAT 5 Cable that exceeds the recommended limit of 328 feet? ANSWER Can CAT 6 or CAT 5e modular plugs be plugged into CAT 5 Jacks? ANSWER Why are there different designs of RJ45 modular plugs? Does the design effect performance? ANSWER What is pulling tension of CAT 5 Cable? Should I be concerned about it? ANSWER How does temperature effect the signal quality of CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER What are some things to consider when planning a home network? ANSWER How often should I replace my CAT 5 Patch Cables? ANSWER How should I arrange Patch Cords to prevent damaging them? ANSWER What are some considerations for temporary runs of CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER Will CAT 6 replace CAT 5e? ANSWER Does Gold plating in RJ45 plugs really make a difference in performance? ANSWER What effect does weather have on CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER I am considering using CAT 5e Plugs installed on CAT 6 Cable. What kind of performance can I expect? ANSWER Will the quality of CAT 5 Cable effect the performance of Voice-Over-IP applications? ANSWER I have some old CAT 5 Patch Cable. Can I reuse it? ANSWER How do I troubleshoot CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER Can CAT 5 Cable survive weather? ANSWER Can CAT 5 Network Cable be used for security systems? ANSWER How does Patch Cable quality effect bandwidth performance? ANSWER How long will CAT 5 Cable last? ANSWER How do I test CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER What are the benefits of using CAT 5 Cable for residential installations? ANSWER What is a hub? ANSWER What is the difference between Stranded and Solid CAT 5 Cable? ANSWER How do I install CAT 5 Cable underground? ANSWER Should my CAT 5 Cable be run through a surge protector? ANSWER Why are the wires inside of CAT 5 Cable color-coded? ANSWER Is there any danger in using a CAT 5 Cable with a cut in the PVC Jacket? ANSWER Is CAT 5 Patch Cable suitable for use in home theatre applications? ANSWER Does CAT 5E Cable really perform the same as CAT 6 Cable? ANSWER Can I use CAT 6 Cable for CAT 5E Applications? ANSWER