Many people who install bulk Ethernet data cable wonder if standard unshielded cable (UTP) is good enough, or if higher-end shielded cable (FTP) is necessary. This video should clear up any confusion you have surrounding this subject!
Sit back and let our Technical Manager, Don Schultz, walk you through why you should use shielded or unshielded Ethernet cable, the situations you’d use each in, and some installation best practices!
For more information on this subject, check out our blog: https://www.truecable.com/blogs/cable-academy/shielded-vs-unshielded-cable
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Video Time Codes:
[0:00-0:33] - Intro & Overview
[0:34-1:52] - Characteristics of Unshielded Ethernet Cable
[1:53-3:20] - Characteristics of Shielded Ethernet Cable
[3:21-4:30] - What Does the Cable Shield Do?
[4:31-5:00] - Closing Thoughts & Outro
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