Copper Cabling TOPICS

Network classifications and categories

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ClassesLink / channelCable / connectorsEthernet SpeedShielded / unshieldedconnector typeDistance
Class A100 kHzCategory 1
Class B1 MHzCategory 2
Class C16 MHzCategory 3telephony & 10 mbpsUTPRJ11/12/45
N.A.25 MHzCategory 510/100 mbpsUTP/FTPRJ45 (2 pairs)100m (90+10)
Class D100 MHzCategory 5e10/100/1000 mbpsUTP/FTPRJ45(2 pairs)100m (90+10)
Class E250 MHzCategory 610/100/1000 mbpsU-F-S/U-F-STPRJ45(4 pairs)100m (90+10)
N.A.250-625 MHzCategory 610 gbpsU-F-S/U-F-STPRJ45 (4 pairs)min. 37m –  max. 50m
Class EA500 MHzCategory 6A10 gbpsU-F-S/U-F-STPRJ45 (4 pairs)100m (90+10)
Class F600 MHzCategory 710 gbpsS/FTPGG45/TERRA100m (90+10)
Class FA700 MHzCategory 7A10 gbpsS/FTPGG45/TERRA100m (90+10)
Class I1600-2000MHzCategory 8.140 gbpsU/FTP or F/UTPRJ45 (4 pairs)30m
Class II1600-2000MHzCategory 8.240 gbpsF/FTP or S/FTPRJ45 (4 pairs)30m
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