Q. Is all Category 5 & 6 cable made to the same specification?

Answer...

In a word …NO!

Datalan have independently tested cables from well known wholesalers to the electrical trade and found that cable marked as Category 5 network failed our Cat5 tester straight from the box prior to installation. This is of some concern as the cable may deteriorate further if poorly installed. Most electricians do not carry the correct test equipment and would buy this product for your network.

But it was very cheap cable.

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