Cat3 - Up to 10 Mbps and is suitable for basic telephone connections., Cat4 - Up to 16 Mbps and was utilized in Token Ring networks., Cat5 - Up to 100 Mbps and suitable for voice and data applications., Cat5e - Up to 1Gbps and is commonly utilized for high-speed data transmission in modern networks., Cat6 - Up to 10Gbps at a max distance of 55 meters., Cat6a - Up to 10Gbps over longer distances of up to 100 meters. Used in high performance data centers and enterprise networks., Coaxial Cable - Provides efficient transmission of electrical signals. Suitable for various applications such as cable TV, internet connections, etc., Single Mode (Fiber) - Long range communication. Supports distances of up to 100km. Uses lasers. Usually expensive., Multimode (Fiber) - Short range communication. Supports distances of up to 2km. Uses LED for lighting. Relatively inexpensive., Crossover Cable - Used to connect two computing devices of the same type directly to each other. Accomplished utilizing NICs or Switches, Patch Cable - Used to connect network devices such as computers, switches, and routers to create LANs. Crucial for establishing temporary or permanent connections within a network infrastructure., Patch Panel - Devices used in networking to organize and manage the termination points of multiple network cables.,

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