what is the difference between cat5 cable and cat6 cable?

Cat6 cables, also called Category 6, provide lower crosstalk, a higher signal-to-noise ratio, and are suitable for 10GBASE-T (10-Gigabit Ethernet), while Cat5e cables support only up to 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet). As a means of future-proofing your network, Cat6 is generally a better choice and worth the small premium in price. Cat5e and Cat6 cables are both backwards compatible, which means newer Cat6 cables can be used with older Cat5e, Cat5 and even Cat3 equipment.

is this cable rated for in wall installation

It is not rated for in-wall use. CM rating is for general (patch cable) use. It does happen to be stranded, but the rating is all about the cable jacket. An in-wall rated cable will not give off as much toxic fumes in the event of a fire. This is especially critical in a building that has significant amount of cabling, but the law does not differentiate for small homes. That being said, many homeowners just pulling a few cables in their own home would go ahead and use this if it met their needs. If you have the tools and supplies to do your in-wall cabling with CMR rated wire, that's preferred from a code perspective, but won't make any difference for your data or the longevity of the wire in the wall. It's also generally preferred to use CMR wire terminated to keystone jacks in wall plates (which can be done without a crimp tool), and then use patch cables like these to go from the wall to your device.

What is the difference between cat5 and cat6?

Theoretically, CAT5 works up to 100mbps, CAT5e works up to 1Gbps and CAT6 works up to 10Gbps. In practice you'll see something slightly different.I have gigabit internet. You would think that it shouldn't make a difference whether I have CAT5e or CAT6, but in reality, I get downloads and uploads of around 890-930mbps with CAT5e vs. 950-980 when using CAT6.

Can I run this cable on the outside of my house?

It's not rated for outdoor installation.

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⚡ Connect faster, last longer, and stay ahead of the curve!

ORGANIZE WITH STYLE - Available in multiple lengths and colors to customize and color-code your workspace.
PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY - 24 AWG pure bare copper conductors ensure superior signal integrity and UL compliance.
DURABILITY MEETS DESIGN - Snagless molded strain-relief boots and gold-plated RJ45 connectors resist corrosion and wear.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Plug-and-play with PCs, servers, routers, VoIP phones, PoE devices, and more.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR NETWORK - Supports ultra-fast 10-Gigabit Ethernet for seamless streaming and gaming.

The Cable Matters 25-foot Cat6 Ethernet patch cable delivers reliable, high-speed wired connectivity with 10 Gbps data transfer and up to 550 MHz bandwidth. Featuring pure bare copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors, it ensures low signal loss and durability. Perfect for professional home and office networks, it supports a wide range of devices and meets UL 444 standards for communications cables.

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Brand	Cable Matters
Connector Type	RJ45
Cable Type	Ethernet
Compatible Devices	PC, Printer, Router, Server, Smartphone
Special Feature	High Speed
Compatible Phone Models	VoIP phones
Colour	Black
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Shape	Round
Number of Pins	8
Frequency	5.5E+2 MHz
Item Weight	10.23 Ounces
Specification Met	UL
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Outer Material	Other
Manufacturer	Cable Matters
UPC	738435981938
Global Trade Identification Number	00738435981938
Item Height	2 Inches
Item Width	6 Inches
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm; 290.01 g
Item model number	160001BLK25
Are Batteries Included	No
Included Components	Cable
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	290 g

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