Category | Maximum Speed | Max Length | Frequency | Shielding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CAT 1 | Up to 1Mbps | — | 1MHz | Unshielded |
CAT 2 | Up to 4Mbps | — | 4MHz | Unshielded |
CAT 3 | Up to 10Mbps | 100m | 16MHz | Unshielded |
CAT 4 | Up to 16Mbps | 100m | 20MHz | Unshielded |
CAT 5 | Up to 100Mbps | 100m | 100MHz | Unshielded |
CAT 5e | Up to 1Gbps | 100m | 100MHz | Unshielded or Shielded |
CAT 6 | Up to 10Gbps | 100m | 250MHz | Unshielded or Shielded |
CAT 6a | Up to 10Gbps | 100m | 500MHz | Shielded |
CAT 7 | Up to 10Gbps | 100m | 600MHz | Shielded |
Ethernet Cable CategoriesMar 2022