Question

What is the maximum speed a Cat5e cable can handle?

Option 1: 1 Gbps
Option 2: 10 Gbps
Option 3: 100 Mbps
Option 4: 1 Tbps

Answer 1

The maximum speed a Cat5e cable can handle is 1 Gbps (Gigabits per second) for distances up to 100 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The maximum speed that a Cat5e (Category 5 enhanced) cable can handle is 1 Gbps (Gigabits per second). This is accomplished over a distance of up to 100 meters. While Cat5e cables can support 10 Gbps speeds, they can only do so efficiently for distances up to 45 meters. In general, they are not rated for 10 Gbps networking standards over longer distances. Therefore, of the options provided, Option 1: 1 Gbps represents the maximum speed for Cat5e cables over long distances (100 meters).