The Best Tool for Testing Insignia CAT-6 Network Cable

Cables are one of the most common pieces of hardware that connects any device to your network. It's important to know what type of cable you're using and how best to use it for the best connection possible.

There are a lot of factors that can determine which is the best cable for a particular situation, but it's usually easiest just to buy a pre-made kit with a specific length and type of cable inside. The kits come in different types with names like high speed UTP, CAT5e, and CAT6, each with their own unique benefits.

Cable testers are one of the most essential components in the field of telecommunications. They come in different models and sizes, with some designed to be handheld so they can be used conveniently by technicians on site.

There are many factors that determine which tester is best suited for you, such as budget, experience level, and frequency of use. NOYAFA LCD Cable Testers provide professional testing for all major types of network cables. They also have improved visuals to ensure that you don’t miss any issues with your cables.

Network cable testers can be a life saver for those of us who are not network engineers and don't want to ask for help whenever we need to check the cables.

What is a Cat6 connection?

A Cat6 connection is a standard for twisted-pair cables that is used in Ethernet, telephony and other applications. Cat 6 provides more bandwidth than its predecessor, Cat5e. A Cat 6 cable contains eight wires grouped together in four pairs, with each wire capable of transmitting data at up to 10 gigabits per second.

Unlike the previous versions of Ethernet cabling (Ethernet 10Base5, 10Base2; and Ethernet 100BaseTX) with differing wire gauges and pin assignments, all categories of Cat6 cables use the same eight-conductor cable with the same pinout order. This cable type has optional shielding (usually braided copper or foil–braid–copper) to protect the signal from interference.

The Cat6 standard specifies that the cable can transmit up to 10 gigabits per second. Cat6 standard specifies that the cable can transmit up to 10 gigabits per second. This is twice as fast as the Cat5e) standard, so it is very useful for applications where there are many computers or large file transfers.

A wire gauge of 24 AWG is used with Cat6 cables, whereas a 22 AWG wire gauge was used for Cat5e cables. This is because of the higher frequency of transmission and potential interference with high-speed data transfers on this network.

Can I know the difference between CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables?


CAT5 and CAT6 cables are the types of cables that connect computers, peripherals and networking equipment. CAT5 is a standard for Ethernet network connection, while CAT6 is a newer standard that offers improved performance.

The difference between Cat5 and CAT6 cables is that the latter has increased performance and can reach speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps). This is due to the higher bandwidth which makes it perfect for heavy-duty applications such as streaming movies, downloading large files, and multiplayer gaming.

CAT 5 cables are the most commonly used cables in the industry, and for good reason. They provide a normal bandwidth and can carry data at 100 megabytes per second. CAT 6 cables provide a huge bandwidth and can carry data at 1000 megabytes per second (10 times faster).

Some Major Differences:

  • Cat5: up to 100 MHz - Cat6: up to 250mhz.
  • Cat5: up to 100mbps - Cat6: up to 1000mbps.
  • Shorter distances with high bandwidth data transmission for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX networks.
  • Cat6 cables have a higher bandwidth than Cat5 cables. Capacity of 100 MHz as opposed to 10 MHz for Cat5, which can transmit less data.

NOYAFA LCD Cable Testers

Noyafa nf-8601w cable tester is the best device to ensure that your network is free from any fault or persistent problem so that the overall performance of your network will be optimized. It is easy to use, affordable and very effective in identifying problems.

This device can be used by anyone, regardless of their level of expertise or knowledge on the subject matter. The device comes with a number of features and it is quite affordable. The device can be used to test CAT6 cables and also for testing Ethernet cables.

The Noyafa NF-8601W Cable Tester with PoE Ping Functions is a reliable and powerful network cable tester that offers a complete set of features for testing different types of Ethernet cables. It is designed with 8 test modes, including Ethernet, CAT6, and CAT5e so you'll be able to find the right one for the job.

The Noyafa NF-8601W Cable Tester is a handy tool for testing your network cable or your device.

This tester has the following functions:

  • Supported all common Ethernet Cables,RJ11 Cables,Fiber optic cables (single mode).
  • Supported all common connectors (RJ45, RJ11, 8P8C, SC, ST).
  • Provided with PoE Ping function to test the power supply quality of Ethernet cable to make sure no power supply failure occurred in the data communication process.
  • Provided with Diagnosis Function to diagnose any abnormality occurred in network cable and provides an instant solution.