Ethernet Evolution – Cat 5 vs Cat 6
Performance Boundaries in Everyday UseCat 5 cables, introduced decades ago, support up to 100 MHz bandwidth and 1 Gbps speeds over 100 meters. They handle basic web browsing, email, and standard video streaming without issue. However, as homes and offices adopt 4K media, video conferencing, and cloud backups, Cat 5 often becomes a bottleneck. Its…