If you're interested in building a high-speed Cat 6, Cat 6a, or Cat 7 network in your home or office, don't start without reading this article first.

All Ethernet cables have some measure of shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI), but some cables have much more robust protections in place.

There are two main types of fiber optic cables: single mode and multimode. Although they can do the same job in some instances, the different construction methods make each of them better suited to certain tasks and budgets.

Both fiber optic and copper network cables are common in the enterprise, but what is the difference between a fiber optic vs. copper cable? Read on to learn more.