Matrix LAN Infrastructure Cabling Cat 6 Category 6 is the specification for cabling systems to support data transmission at very high speeds, offering a bandwidth of 200MHz. It provides an excellent platform for Gigabit Ethernet (which uses complex encoding techniques to limit the required bandwidth to 100MHz), but also caters for future high-speed data transmission protocols using less expensive encoding techniques. If you are currently running Fast Ethernet then installing Category 6 cabling now will enable you to make two technology leaps: to Gigabit Ethernet, and then beyond. This will prevent future disruption to your business, which will easily offset the additional cost of installing Category 6 now. Remember that Enhanced Category 5 may not be capable of supporting technologies beyond Gigabit Ethernet. If you are currently thinking about re-cabling then you should think about installing Category 6 now. It will give you a network capable of supporting your data communication needs both now and for years to come. Category 5e Optical Fibre