Aviom A-16II Manuale Utente

5

Category 5 (sometimes referred to as Cat-5) describes a commonly used 

type of high performance network cabling. It is used mainly for data 

transmission purposes to connect computers, modems and other devices. 

A standard Category 5 patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper 

wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors. The cable assembly is used to 

provide connectivity between any two Category 5 female outlet jacks. A 

variation, called Category 5e, uses additional twists in the cable to reduce 

interference in high-speed network applications.

The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone 

system, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable 

from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference 

(sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat-5 cabling supports frequencies up to 

100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. 

 

 

RJ45 Jack

Cat-5 Cable

The Category 5 cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable 

with any standard Category 5 (or Cat 5e) cables. If you need a longer cable 

for a particular application, any computer store should be able to supply you 

with an appropriate cable. A qualified technician should be able to build 

custom cables to any length up to the maximum of 500 feet (150 meters) 

between A-Net components.

For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running 

Category 5 cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available 

wall panels that include the RJ45 jack.