ComputerCableStore.com's Category 3 Cable, used for telephone system wiring, is the mandatory minimum cable specified by the FCC for new home constructions in order to ensure broadband capabilities. Cat 3 cable can be used for network installations, although for this purpose it has been abandoned in favor of higher speeds produced by the newer
Category 5e and Category 6 cable.
Cat 5 e cable is an enhanced version of Cat 5 that adds specifications for far end crosstalk. It was formally defined in 2001 as the TIA/EIA-568-B standard, which no longer recognizes the original Cat 5 specification. Although 1000BASE-T was designed for use with Cat 5 cable, the tighter specifications associated with Cat 5e cable and connectors make it an excellent choice for use with 1000BASE-T.
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