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Patch Cable Length Guide: How to Choose the Right Length...
A practical guide to choosing the right patch cable length — covering measurement technique, rack patching best practices, the 100 m channel limit, and when to use structured cabling instead.
How Many RJ45 Connectors and Keystone Jacks Do You Need...
A practical calculator guide for working out how many RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks you need for any structured cabling installation, with formulas and a quick reference table.
Shielded (SFTP) vs Unshielded (UTP) Cable: How to Choose
A practical guide to choosing between shielded (SFTP/FTP) and unshielded (UTP) Ethernet cable — covering EMI environments, grounding requirements, and cost trade-offs.
CAT6 vs CAT6A vs CAT7: Which Cable Do You Actually...
A practical spec-by-spec comparison of CAT6, CAT6A, and CAT7 Ethernet cables — covering speed, bandwidth, shielding, connectors, and which category to choose for your project.