Mr. Tronic · Reference
Guides.
How the categories differ, what to look at before choosing, and how to get the best out of a wired network.
These pages are general guidance about the technology, not product specifications. For the rating of a Mr. Tronic product see its listing; for its instructions see Instructions for Use.
Start where your question is.
Introduction to Ethernet Cables
What Ethernet cable is, how it is built, and what the categories mean.
Read →Choosing the Right Cable
How to match category, construction and length to what you actually need.
Read →Speed and Performance
What each category can carry, what our cables are rated at, and what limits performance in practice.
Read →Installation Guide
Handling, routing and termination, and the mistakes that cost performance.
Read →Cabling for Businesses
What changes when the network is an office rather than a home.
Read →Gaming and Ethernet Cables
Why a wired connection behaves differently from Wi-Fi under load.
Read →Home Automation and Smart Homes
Wiring for cameras, access points and connected devices.
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