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CompTIA Network+

Category - Install & Configure

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Which of the following would work for a 1Gbps network (select all that apply)?
  1. Cat 6
  2. Cat 5
  3. Cat 5e
  4. Cat 3
Explanation
Answer: A, C: Both Cat 6 and Cat 5e cable can support bandwidths of up to 1Gbps.

Key Takeaway - Cat 6 and 5e UTP cable are rated for Gigabit Internet, while Cat 5 is used for 10/100 Network (up to 100Mbps). Cat 3 cable (used for phone lines) can transfer up to 10Mbps. NOTE: MBps refers to Mega Bits per second, which is different from Mbps (Megabytes per second). 1 Byte=8 Bits.
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