CAT5e Cables

CAT5e cable is a copper data cable defined up to 100 MHz bandwidth, with four twisted pairs, that carries 1 Gbps Ethernet up to 100 meters. It is used in home and small office networks, for connecting PoE devices such as IP cameras, IP phones and wireless access points, and on lines where speed stays limited to 1 Gbps. In this category, CAT5e cables made by Mekas and Reçber in a 4x2x24 AWG construction are sold by the meter in U/UTP unshielded, F/UTP foil-shielded and SF/UTP foil-and-braid-shielded types, with PVC, halogen-free (LSZH) and PE sheaths. If the target speed does not exceed the 1 Gbps level, CAT5e is sufficient; choose the shield construction according to how close the cable runs to power cables and motor drives, and the sheath material according to indoor, fire-rated or outdoor installation. For a shielded cable to work effectively, the socket, patch panel and connector must also be shielded and the shield must be earthed. Although CAT5e and CAT6 look similar from the outside, they are not the same product; CAT6 is defined up to 250 MHz and can also carry 10 Gbps Ethernet over short distances.

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How to choose CAT5e Cables

CAT5e cable is a copper data cable defined up to 100 MHz bandwidth, with four twisted pairs, that carries 1 Gbps Ethernet up to 100 meters. It is used in home and small office networks, for connecting PoE devices such as IP cameras, IP phones and wireless access points, and on lines where speed stays limited to 1 Gbps.

  • Clarify the circuit duty first: power distribution, control, fire safety, Ethernet or analog signal.
  • Compare conductor cross-section, core count, insulation and shielding against the installation route.
  • Switch to the proper cable family early when flex duty, oil resistance, halogen-free jacket or fire integrity is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CAT5e Cables and where is it used?

CAT5e cable is a copper data cable defined up to 100 MHz bandwidth, with four twisted pairs, that carries 1 Gbps Ethernet up to 100 meters. It is used in home and small office networks, for connecting PoE devices such as IP cameras, IP phones and wireless access points, and on lines where speed stays limited to 1 Gbps.

What should I compare when choosing CAT5e Cables?

If the target speed does not exceed the 1 Gbps level, CAT5e is sufficient; choose the shield construction according to how close the cable runs to power cables and motor drives, and the sheath material according to indoor, fire-rated or outdoor installation.

Where can I find technical details for CAT5e Cables products?

If the target speed does not exceed the 1 Gbps level, CAT5e is sufficient; choose the shield construction according to how close the cable runs to power cables and motor drives, and the sheath material according to indoor, fire-rated or outdoor installation.

CAT5e Cables Selection Guide: Technical Criteria & Application Standards