• The Category 6 cable is backward compatible with Category 5/5e and Category 3 specifications.• Compared to its predecessors, CAT6 cables reduce crosstalk and system noise.• The superior insulation around the 32 gauge (AWG) copper wires attribute to its increased performance.• The CAT6 cables can

• The Category 6 cable is backward compatible with Category 5/5e and Category 3 specifications.• Compared to its predecessors, CAT6 cables reduce crosstalk and system noise.• The superior insulation around the 32 gauge (AWG) copper wires attribute to its increased performance.• The CAT6 cables can transmit data at 1000 Mbps (~1 Gigabit per second) with a frequency of 600 MHz.• The CAT6 cables are suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T /1000BASE-TX (Gigabit Ethernet).