Up to what speed can Category 5 UTP cable transmit data?
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Category 5 (Cat5) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable is a type of network cable that consists of four pairs of twisted copper wires. It is widely used for Ethernet networks and can support a range of data transmission speeds.
The maximum speed that Cat5 UTP cable can transmit data depends on a few factors, including the length of the cable, the quality of the cable and connectors, and the level of interference or noise in the environment.
In general, Cat5 UTP cable can support data transmission speeds up to 100 Mbps (megabits per second) at distances of up to 100 meters (328 feet) using the 100BASE-TX Ethernet standard. This standard uses two pairs of wires in the cable, one for transmitting data and one for receiving data, with a maximum bandwidth of 100 MHz.
However, it's important to note that while Cat5 UTP cable can technically support data transmission speeds up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) using the 1000BASE-T Ethernet standard, this requires higher-quality cable and connectors, as well as more stringent installation requirements. In practice, it's recommended to use Cat5e or Cat6 cable for Gigabit Ethernet networks to ensure reliable performance.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is B. 100 Mb/s, as this is the maximum data transmission speed that Cat5 UTP cable can reliably support under normal conditions.