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Can I splice a Cat6A patch cable in a Cat6 panel?

I have an existing Cat6 panel with Cat6 600MHz UTP cable spliced into it. I'd like to know if I can splice Cat6A cable into the same panel? Or would I have to buy a separate Cat6A panel?
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Is there a meaning of why does the wire in a Cat6 or Cat5e cable colored differently?

like for example: does the green wire mean something in a Cat6/Cat5e cable?
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Static IP settings wrong? Why?

I have this issue when I try to copy files over my network (from PC to NAS). The first file seems to copy without a problem until it reaches 99%. It hangs for minutes and fails eventually. Let me summarize my equipment: NAS: Brand new Synology…
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Which standard defines CAT6?

I`m trying to figure out more information about CAT6 UTP cable in order to make a good desicion on what to purchase. What is the max resistance in Ohm per 100 meter as defined in the standard? Also, which standard defines CAT6? I have the following…
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What is the most proper way of wiring RJ45 for Cat6/LAN?

I currently know of three different wiring patterns for RJ45: T568A, T568B, and USOC. Simply put: Which is the best method for creating a Cat6 cable? From my research, it seems like I should use T568B, however I am not aware of any advantages for…
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Cat5e or Cat6a for media and post production company

I am a non-techy and need to understand if there is a reason (and why) we should look to install cat 6a in new office premises when they already have cat 5e installed. We are a media company with a post-production facility and I need to know if…
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cat6 wall connector. 2 wires 1 connector?

Do you guys know the best connectors to get for a cat6 configuration? The total cable length is 100FT so its not huge but I have it going strait through with 4 total connectors. I want to wire the middle ones so that they not only give the wall jack…
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what to consider when chosing a UTP CAT6 brand

What are the most important certifications to consider, when looking for brands of UTP to cable a building. (racks, vertical cabling, horizontal cabling). Im trying to find good quality at a decent price, and there seems to be lots of competitors in…
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Patch panel with J45 Cat6 female/female connectors very fragile connection

I have a patch panel with the following female/female CAT6 RJ45 snap-in connectors in my cabinet: It basically serves as a pass-through for the cables at the front to the cables at the back and vice-versa. The problem is, these connectors are…
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Differences between the cheap and expensive CAT6 keystone jacks

There are keystone jacks that I can purchase for $15AUD, and others for $4. Both advertise CAT6 support. This isn't a 5e vs 6 discussion, purely the advertised price of two CAT6 keystones. Are there measurable differences between the two?
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Wiring back-to-back ethernet sockets

I need to wire two cat 6 sockets, each in a different room, so that a switch connected to each, via patch cables, can communicate. What cabling standard should I use: 1) T-568A at both ends? 2) T-568A at one end and T-568B at the other? 3) Some…
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N00b alert: Cat 6A keystones with Cat6/Cat5e wires and Cat6A wires with Cat6/Cat5e connectors

So first off, I have no idea how this ish works but I got myself deep down with it. I was building my new house and in the garb of moment, when I was thinking of having Ethernet connectors all over the house (41 to be exact), I got convinced to put…
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