Copper Cabling TOPICS

Network classifications and categories

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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