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CAT 5

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is CAT 5?

Category 5 cable (Cat 5) is a twisted pair cable for computer networks. Since 2001, the more advanced Category 5e specification is generally preferred. Cat 5 is commonly used for carrying data signals, especially Ethernet, and also for carrying telephone signals.

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What other technologies are related to CAT 5?

CAT 5 Competitor Technologies

An older, slower standard of twisted pair cabling that CAT 5 replaced in many applications.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 86% (481) of relevant job posts

A newer, faster standard of twisted pair cabling that provides better performance than CAT 5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 26% (684) of relevant job posts

An alternative cabling technology, primarily used for video and some data applications, but could be used for networking as a competitor to CAT5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 8% (246) of relevant job posts

An enhanced version of CAT 5, providing better performance and reduced interference, so CAT5e may be favored instead of CAT5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 13% (140) of relevant job posts

A completely different medium for data transmission, offering much higher bandwidth and longer distances than CAT 5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 2% (174) of relevant job posts

An alternative cabling technology, primarily used for video and some data applications, but could be used for networking as a competitor to CAT5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 5% (58) of relevant job posts

A completely different medium for data transmission, offering much higher bandwidth and longer distances than CAT 5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 2% (118) of relevant job posts

A completely different medium for data transmission, offering much higher bandwidth and longer distances than CAT 5.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 1% (84) of relevant job posts

CAT 5 Complementary Technologies

Used in conjunction with CAT 5 cabling to organize and manage network connections.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 5% (75) of relevant job posts

The connector used with CAT 5 cables, essential for connecting them to network devices.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 3% (56) of relevant job posts

Routers connect different networks together and often use CAT 5 to connect to devices on the local network.

mentioned alongside CAT 5 in 0% (80) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention CAT 5?

Job function

Jobs mentioning CAT 5

Orgs mentioning CAT 5

Communications

0% (254) job posts

22 organizations

Construction

0% (100) job posts

10 organizations

Electrician

0% (71) job posts

15 organizations

Datacenter Administrator

0% (22) job posts

3 organizations

Data Center Engineer

0% (15) job posts

4 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning CAT 5?

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Professional Services

Professional Services

M.C. Dean, Inc.

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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