Telecommunications experts and enthusiasts know how a robust network’s foundation lies within its cables. Everything, from its ability to maintain consistency over long distances and resist ...

I finally took your advice and went completely wired on my home network using a bunch of Ethernet cables I had lying around. Some are Cat5, and others are Cat5e. Is there a difference? Is one faster ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s ...

Amid all the interest in Cloud Computing, Big Data, the Internet of Things, and wireless connectivity in industrial applications, one thing is certain—cables are not disappearing any time soon. Though ...

Slow internet can be fixed by simply purchasing an Ethernet cable, but choosing the right one for your home can be tricky. We ...

When trying to provide the best user experience, you need a well-planned and installed cabling system to support Wi-Fi. An infrastructure design consideration that arguably frustrates users, and ...

Although it’s easy to head to the electronics store to buy network cables, making do with cables of predetermined lengths can be a problem. More often than not, premade cables are either too short ...

The ins and outs of 10BASE-T1L Ethernet. How cable length and link technology affect performance. Insight into how diagnostic and other tools can help maintain efficiency and peak performance. As ...