what is difference between Cat5 and Cat6? Looking for the best cable to connect my smart tv to the internet (wired), my TV has an ethernet port
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Cat5 (and Cat5E) vs. Cat6. Cat6 is a later type of E-net cable specification capable of higher data rates (Gigabit) with less crosstalk interference. Simply, if you are cabling an Ethernet connection the Cat6 would offer a network theoretically "faster" with less noise. Fine IF all components and connections are also rated as Cat6. Otherwise the network would operate at a level equal to the lowest rated component. Lots of tech. details available that mostly would leave you with either terminal drowsiness or a colossal headache.If you are simply connecting home components you really don't need Cat6 (which has a higher price tag). Cat5 or Cat5E should work just fine. Cat5 (and Cat5E) vs. Cat6. Cat6 is a later type of E-net cable specification capable of higher data rates (Gigabit) with less crosstalk interference. Simply, if you are cabling an Ethernet connection the Cat6 would offer a network theoretically "faster" with less noise. Fine IF all components and connections are also rated as Cat6. Otherwise the network would operate at a level equal to the lowest rated component. Lots of tech. details available that mostly would leave you with either terminal drowsiness or a colossal headache.If you are simply connecting home... » Read More Cat5 (and Cat5E) vs. Cat6. Cat6 is a later type of E-net cable specification capable of higher data rates (Gigabit) with less crosstalk interference. Simply, if you are cabling an Ethernet connection the Cat6 would offer a network theoretically "faster" with less noise. Fine IF all components and connections are also rated as Cat6. Otherwise the network would operate at a level equal to the lowest rated component. Lots of tech. details available that mostly would leave you with either terminal drowsiness or a colossal headache.If you are simply connecting home components you really don't need Cat6 (which has a higher price tag). Cat5 or Cat5E should work just fine. « Show Less
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I was told to use Cat&a; because you'll have more lenght (100m) but if I'm not wrong Cat6 "should maybe" works, if you don't know get Cat&a; because the price diffrence is not very high if you buy a bunch of cables.
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The question is will it crimp rj45 connectors which are used for pretty much every network cable out there, and the only connector you need to worry about. Cat 6 refers only to the actual cable, not the connector. The only difference between cat 5, cat 5e, and cat 6 cable is as you go to 5e and 6, there is more material inside the cable to shield the data wires from outside interference and crosstalk between the wires.
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Yes, you can use Cat 5 cable with a Cat 6 connector. The category classification refers to the quality of the cable. The higher the number, the higher the bandwidth the cable is rated at. Cat 5 is for rated for 100 MHz and Cat 6 is rated for 200 MHz. All you're doing is using a higher grade connector with a lower grade cable. The color code and AWG is the same for Cat 5 and Cat 6.
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I do not see any reason you couldn't use it. Cat 6 is just a higher speed cable because it has more twists. Cat 5&6 use the same rj45 connector. They also have the same amount of conductors.
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azreader, This will connect the television to a wired Ethernet port for television updates. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Use any Ethernet cable. However they are physically manufactured in two basic forms called solid and stranded. Solid Ethernet cables tend to offer better performance and protection against electrical interference, while stranded cables are less prone to physical cracks and breaks making them more suitable for travelers and portable devices. Your Choice (cost will be the other factor).
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Cat5e is the color designation of the wires that are inside the Ethernet cable. It's the enhance version of cat5 but lower than cat 6. Cat 5e is god enough for your internet needs. Cat 6 is more for companies to wire their networks. Hope it helps.
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RhymeBoy.G, Thanks for your post. I want to connect our satellite receiver, blu ray disk device, and plasma tv to the internet by cat5 cable. We have the following: dsl modem&gt;D-link wifi router&gt;desktop pc&gt;wifi laptops. I was not certain if I could connect the entertainment devices through a switch connected to the wifi router. Now I know this will work! Thanks.
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2 meters. It's a 5e cable. You should, like I did, leave it in its package and use a cat 6a (or 6e) cable to ensure max through-put. Of course, that kinda mandates you using smart Ethernet switches and 6 cables to all of your wired connections to max your system through-put.
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Cables DO make a difference. Cat5e, which is likely what you have, is not capable of gigabit speeds. You need to purchase Cat6 cables, which are very cheap at www.monoprice.com.They look exactly the same, but Cat6 is wired differently on the inside.
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The network portconnects to your router. The other 4 to wired devices giving you the highest available Ethernet cable speed. The plus is that the wireless spewed to your wireless devices is 2.4 or 5.0 gig. Your choice in setup. However, by law these devices are limited in range by the FCC so don't expect much if looking for something to give you much reliability beyond 100 feet.
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I use cat6 at my setup as it is already wired throughout the house. Cat5 should be fine also.
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Cat5 cable will support speeds up to 100 Mbps, while Cat6 cable supports Gigabit (1Gbps) ethernet speeds. Note that Cat5e (Enhanced) will also support Gigabit ethernet as well.
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You can use either. I use cat 5 with video baluns and power adapter (pig tails) wired to the cat 5.
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To my knowledge this TV needs an added device for ethernet. It does have a USB port so you can plug a computer into the TV. It depends on what you want to do - you can get Roku, Apple TV, etc so as to get connected to the internet.
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Thanks for the try. I simply wanted to know at what standard the smart TV with its built-in "Smart" connection to the interent communicated with the cable system.