Network Wire

Category 5 (Cat 5) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) wire/cable is a new standard of wiring that can be used for standard data networking, phone systems, or video transmission. This means Cat 5 can network computers and appliances plus takes care of telephone needs all in one.

A Cat 5 cable has 4 pairs of wires within one cable jacket. The coloring of the wires is standardized. You will find a solid blue, green, orange, and brown wire. Twisted around each of these wire is a white wire. The use of these balanced lines helps keep intact a high signal-to-noise ratio despite interference from both external sources and other pairs.

At Home Security Store, the wire comes in box packaging which allows the wire to be easily pulled long distances without having to deal with tangled wire.

When preparing your Cat 5 wire (if you are not a professional) you should seek some guidance in how to do it and what tools you will need. An overview of the process is to measure and cut the length of cable that you will need. Then skin the cable with a cable stripper. After that, you will cut the wires with a pair of electrician scissors. Then install the load-bar by inserting the wires one at a time. And finally, insert the connector onto the load bar assembly and then crimp the wire.

It’s also a good idea to have Cat 5 testing equipment to see if your wire is working properly. Home Security Store has a section on that as well.