Question 1

How to test if Ethernet cable works properly?

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You can test Ethernet cable via cable tester tool, link status indicator on network device, or real‑world speed test to check continuity and transmission performance. All finished …

Question 2

How to choose between Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6a Ethernet cable?

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Select cable category according to your required network speed, transmission distance and budget. Cat5e for 1Gbps, Cat6 for 10Gbps short‑range, Cat6a for stable 10Gbps over long di…

Question 3

What is Ethernet cable crosstalk?

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Crosstalk is electromagnetic signal leakage between adjacent twisted wire pairs inside Ethernet cable, excessive crosstalk will trigger packet loss, slow speed or unstable network.…

Question 4

Why is my Ethernet cable no internet connection?

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No internet via Ethernet cable may result from physical damage, bad crimp, loose connection, incompatible cable category or faulty port hardware. When replacing cables, you can sel…

Question 5

What is Cat6 Ethernet cable?

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Cat6 is a twisted‑pair Ethernet cable standard, supporting up to 10Gbps bandwidth at short distance, designed for high‑speed local area network transmission. Linoya Electronic Tech…

Question 6

How to crimp an Ethernet cable?

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Crimping Ethernet cable is the process of stripping, sorting wires, inserting into RJ45 connector and crimping with crimping tool to make usable network patch cable. Linoya Electro…

Question 7

Cat7a vs Cat8 ethernet cable for data‑center high‑speed interconnection?

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Cat7a supports stable 40Gbps up to 50 meters with 1000MHz bandwidth. Cat8 reaches 2000MHz bandwidth, supports 40G‑100G transmission within 30 meters, with stricter shielding and cr…

Question 8

How to choose ethernet cable for North‑American plenum ventilation ceiling environment?

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Plenum air‑handling space in North‑America strictly requires CMP flame‑rated cable; CM / CMG grade cannot satisfy plenum code. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd can recommend p…

Question 9

What factors need to be considered when purchasing Cat8 high‑speed ethernet cable?

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Cat8 cable has strict performance requirement and special certification‑scope limitation. Confirm certification covers exact Cat8 model, transmission performance and installation c…

Question 10

How to select OEM private‑label ethernet cable supplier for export business?

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OEM private‑label export needs formal certification transfer procedure, stable product quality and complete document support. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd can provide comp…

Question 11

What points should I focus on when sourcing ethernet cable for EU public tender project?

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EU public tender cables need valid Notified‑Body CPR‑CE certificate, exact specified fire rating, matching shielding structure and full technical dossier. Linoya Electronic Technol…

Question 12

Solid or stranded conductor LAN cable，which one shall I purchase for building horizontal wiring?

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Fixed building horizontal cabling project requires solid‑conductor ethernet cable；stranded cable is for patch cord short jumpers. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd provides sol…

Question 13

How to pick Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A / Cat7 cable for my network project?

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Cat5e for Gigabit；Cat6 for short‑distance 10G；Cat6A for stable 10G horizontal cabling；Cat7 supports 40G high‑speed transmission. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd supplies full…

Question 14

LSZH or PVC jacket，which one should I buy for public building project?

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Public buildings including hospital, hotel, subway station normally require LSZH low‑smoke zero‑halogen cable for fire safety. PVC jacket cannot achieve high CPR fire‑class. Linoya…

Question 15

How to choose between UTP,FTP,S/FTP ethernet cable for my project?

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UTP applies for low‑interference environment; FTP for moderate electromagnetic interference; S/FTP is for high‑interference high‑speed 10G/40G links. Linoya Electronic Technology C…

Question 16

What should I check when purchasing LAN cables for North‑American market?

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North‑American LAN cables shall possess valid UL or ETL certification, correct flame rating and comply with TIA performance standards. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd supplie…

Question 17

How do I select qualified ethernet cables for EU construction projects?

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Ethernet cables for EU construction must comply with CPR‑CE certification requirements, match project‑specified fire rating and performance standards. Linoya Electronic Technology …

Question 18

How do I select qualified ethernet cables for EU construction projects?

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Ethernet cables for EU construction must comply with CPR‑CE certification requirements, match project‑specified fire rating and performance standards. Linoya Electronic Technology …

Question 19

What risk for mixing solid and stranded LAN cable for horizontal cabling project?

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Building horizontal wiring project normally requires solid‑conductor LAN cable. Linoya provides solid horizontal ethernet cables complying with TIA standard for building wiring pro…

Question 20

What risk if supplier provides self‑made CPR certificate instead of Notified‑Body official document?

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Valid CPR‑CE document must be issued by EU authorized Notified Body. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd CPR certificates are officially issued by TÜV, EZÚ, VDE Notified Bodies.

Question 21

What risk when using PVC‑jacket cable for project requiring CPR Dca‑s1,d0,a2 fire class?

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PVC jacket cable cannot achieve CPR Dca‑s1,d0,a2 fire performance rating. Linoya Cat6A / Cat7 cables for Dca‑s1,d0,a2 application adopt genuine LSZH outer sheath.

Question 22

What risk when Cat6A cable does not meet ANSI/TIA‑568.2‑D performance requirement?

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Cat6A high‑speed network cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA‑568.2‑D performance specification. Partial Linoya Cat6A ETL‑verified products do not quote this standard, please confirm s…

Question 23

What risk if supplier provides expired UL certificate for network cable?

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UL certification must keep valid status. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd maintains continuous validity for UL file E320763 for communication LAN cables.

Question 24

What risk will happen if LAN cable for North‑American market lacks valid UL / ETL certification?

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Network cables for US‑Canada market need valid UL Mark or ETL Verified certification. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd provides Cat5e‑Cat6‑Cat6A series cables with UL and ETL …

Question 25

What risk for LSZH Cat6A cable without Dca‑s1,d0,a2 CPR qualification for EU public building?

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EU public building projects require specified CPR fire rating. Linoya Cat6A U/FTP LSZH cable is certified with CPR Dca‑s1,d0,a2 for public‑building application.

Question 26

What risk if CPR fire class marked on cable label is inconsistent with actual test report?

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Label fire‑reaction class must be consistent with CPR test certificate. Linoya’s EU‑oriented ethernet cables strictly keep label marking consistent with Notified‑Body test reports.

Question 27

Does Cat6A U/FTP cable have flame‑rating under ETL certification?

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Linoya Category6A 4‑Pair 23AWG U/FTP horizontal solid cable is ETL Verified, and this certification has no flame rating requirement marked.

Question 28

What risk will appear if LAN cables for EU project lack valid CPR‑CE certificate?

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LAN cables supplied to EU market must hold valid CPR‑CE Notified‑Body certificates. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd owns complete CPR‑CE approvals for Cat5e‑Cat7 series ether…

Question 29

What standard for ETL verified CAT6 U/UTP CM cable?

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CAT6 U/UTP CM horizontal solid cable from Linoya obtains ETL Verified by Intertek, complies with ANSI/TIA‑568.2‑D Category6 standard for North America market.

Question 30

What certification do network cables need for US & Canada market?

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For US‑Canada market, LAN cables can adopt UL Mark certification from UL LLC or ETL Verified certification issued by Intertek. Linoya Electronic Technology Co., Ltd provides Cat5e‑…

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