Classes | Link / channel | Cable / connectors | Ethernet Speed | Shielded / unshielded | connector type | Distance |
Class A | 100 kHz | Category 1 | ||||
Class B | 1 MHz | Category 2 | ||||
Class C | 16 MHz | Category 3 | telephony & 10 mbps | UTP | RJ11/12/45 | |
N.A. | 25 MHz | Category 5 | 10/100 mbps | UTP/FTP | RJ45 (2 pairs) | 100m (90+10) |
Class D | 100 MHz | Category 5e | 10/100/1000 mbps | UTP/FTP | RJ45(2 pairs) | 100m (90+10) |
Class E | 250 MHz | Category 6 | 10/100/1000 mbps | U-F-S/U-F-STP | RJ45(4 pairs) | 100m (90+10) |
N.A. | 250-625 MHz | Category 6 | 10 gbps | U-F-S/U-F-STP | RJ45 (4 pairs) | min. 37m – max. 50m |
Class EA | 500 MHz | Category 6A | 10 gbps | U-F-S/U-F-STP | RJ45 (4 pairs) | 100m (90+10) |
Class F | 600 MHz | Category 7 | 10 gbps | S/FTP | GG45/TERRA | 100m (90+10) |
Class FA | 700 MHz | Category 7A | 10 gbps | S/FTP | GG45/TERRA | 100m (90+10) |
Class I | 1600-2000MHz | Category 8.1 | 40 gbps | U/FTP or F/UTP | RJ45 (4 pairs) | 30m |
Class II | 1600-2000MHz | Category 8.2 | 40 gbps | F/FTP or S/FTP | RJ45 (4 pairs) | 30m |