Issue 01 Spring 2026 Wednesday, June 10
Standards & reference

Reference.

TIA color codes, PoE classes, distance limits, and code compliance — the spec sheets you keep open on a job.

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Fiber Optic Cable Types: Single Mode vs Multimode Explained

Fiber Optic Cable Types - Single Mode vs Multimode Explained

intermediate 10 min read

AWG Wire Gauge Guide for Ethernet and Low-Voltage Cable

AWG Wire Gauge Guide for Ethernet and Low-Voltage Cable

intermediate 8 min read

Solid vs Stranded Ethernet Cable: When to Use Each

Solid vs Stranded Ethernet Cable - When to Use Each

beginner 10 min read

Shielded vs Unshielded Ethernet Cable: Do You Need STP?

Shielded vs Unshielded Ethernet Cable - Do You Need STP?

beginner 10 min read

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length: How Far Can You Run Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A?

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length - How Far Can You Run Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A?

beginner 8 min read

Cable Jacket Ratings Explained: CM, CMR, CMP, CMX

Cable Jacket Ratings Explained - CM, CMR, CMP, CMX

intermediate 8 min read

RJ45 Connector Compatibility Guide: Match Your Cable to the Right Plug

RJ45 Connector Compatibility Guide - Match Your Cable to the Right Plug

beginner 14 min read

NEC Low-Voltage Wiring Requirements: Riser, Plenum, and General

NEC Low-Voltage Wiring Requirements - Riser, Plenum, and General

intermediate 10 min read

Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A: Which Ethernet Cable Do You Need?

Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6A - Which Ethernet Cable Do You Need?

beginner 12 min read

Ethernet Cable Color Codes: T568A and T568B Pin Diagrams

Ethernet Cable Color Codes - T568A and T568B Pin Diagrams

beginner 8 min read

PoE Standards Explained: 802.3af vs 802.3at vs 802.3bt

PoE Standards Explained - 802.3af vs 802.3at vs 802.3bt

intermediate 10 min read

Fiber Optic Connector Types: LC, SC, ST, MPO Explained

Fiber Optic Connector Types - LC, SC, ST, MPO Explained

intermediate 10 min read