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Understanding Category 8 (CAT8) Cable and Connectors
Understand Cat8's 25/40GBASE-T channel limits, shielded construction, connector variants and certification before deciding whether your home network needs it.
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Articles and guides tagged with Cables on Tech Decode.
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Fibre Optic Cables Explained: Types, Connectors and Link Compatibility
Compare fibre and copper, understand OM and OS grades, match UPC/APC connectors and optics, and verify a reliable link at the required speed and distance.
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A Beginner's Guide to SFP Ports: What They Are and Why They Matter
Understand SFP, SFP+, QSFP and SFP-DD, then choose compatible optics or DAC cables by host support, distance, fiber type, power and cooling.
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Power Over Your Network: A Guide to PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Understand PoE standards, source-versus-device power, active and passive compatibility, and switch budgets before powering cameras, access points or phones.
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The Cable Maze: Choosing the Right Cable for Your Home Network
Choose Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fibre or DAC for your home network, with practical guidance on channel length, T568A/B wiring, jacket ratings and cable testing.
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Decoding the Speed Maze: Choosing the Right Gigabit Ethernet for Your Needs
Choose 1GbE, 2.5GbE, 5GbE or 10GbE by checking cable reach, compatible ports and the actual bottlenecks in your local network.