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You should never use unshielded termination hardware with shielded cable. Please see our blog Shielded Ethernet with Unshielded Hardware - Don't Do It! to find out why this is important!

Can I use unshielded connectors with shielded Ethernet cables?

Technical FAQ - Connectors

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What products do you offer?

Where can I buy trueCABLE products?

Where are your part numbers listed?

How do I know if a product is in stock?

Does trueCABLE sell to wholesalers or resellers?

Where can I find a product specifications sheet?

How do I know which products are compatible with each other?

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What is the country of origin of your products?

Do you sell Cat7 Ethernet cables?

Can I get a sample of a trueCABLE product?

Do you offer custom lengths for your cables?

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I have two online accounts. Can these online accounts be merged?

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Where can orders be shipped?

Can I pick up my order from your warehouse in Kansas City?

Can you ship outside of the United States?

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What shipping carriers do you use?

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Do you ship to APO/FPO/DPO addresses?

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Do you offer Saturday delivery?

Where do orders ship from?

Can I get a refund if my expedited shipping order didn’t arrive by the guaranteed date?

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Do you offer blind shipping or drop shipping on orders?

Shipping & Delivery

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Discounts & trueCABLE Rewards

Which Ethernet cable should I buy?

Which coaxial cable should I buy?

How do I determine the length constant for my cable?

When do I need to use a shielded cable? Are there any downsides?

What does riser rated (CMR) Ethernet cable mean? How is this different from "normal" Ethernet cable?

I noticed that the pair twists in your Ethernet cable are not as tight (or loose) as another brand. Is my cable defective?

I am installing cable in a commercial business. Do I require a plenum (CMP) rated Ethernet cable?

How long will indoor Ethernet cable survive outdoors?

Can an outdoor Ethernet cable be used indoors?

Is your CMX Ethernet cable suitable for marine (saltwater) environments?

Can outdoor Ethernet cables be used without conduit?

What type of cable jacket rating should I use for outdoors above ground vs. direct burial?

Is gel filled CMX Ethernet cable better than water blocking tape CMX Ethernet cable for direct burial applications?

Should I use outdoor Ethernet cable in an attic or crawl space?

Is outdoor Ethernet cable less flexible than indoor Ethernet cable?

What is the difference between water blocking tape and gel filled?

How deep should I bury my direct burial Ethernet cable?

Where should I use quad shield vs dual shield coaxial cable?

What is the highest SDI signal that your coaxial cable will carry?

What is the difference between scoring and stripping?

What is drained by a drain wire?

Should I use a spool of trueCABLE bulk Ethernet cable and a package of your connectors to make patch cables?

Will 8K and 4K video work over my Ethernet cable?

What is the difference between riser and plenum rated Ethernet cables?

Technical FAQ - Cables

Which connector should I buy for my Ethernet cable?

How do I terminate a trueCABLE RJ45 connector?

How do I terminate a trueCABLE field term plug?

How do I use a trueCABLE Ethernet coupler?

What does "component rated" mean?

I have a different manufacturer's Ethernet cable, but don't know which RJ45 plug to select from your website. How can I figure this out?

Do I need to use copper strips for my shielded terminations?

What is a load bar?

Are compression F-connectors weatherproof?

What is the meaning of "keystone"?

What is a jack?

Why choose a more expensive field term plug over a crimp-on plug?

Can I use connecting hardware that has a different category than my cable?

Will other brand keystone jacks fit trueCABLE patch panels?

How many Ethernet couplers can I use in a series?

Why does the seventh pin extend farther out than the others on your keystone jacks and couplers?

How do I use trueCABLE tools?

Can I crimp in any order?

Can I re-terminate an Ethernet cable?

How close can I run my Ethernet next to electrical wires?

Do nearby Ethernet cables interfere with each other?

How much power can I safely inject over your Ethernet cable for PoE devices?

How far can I run Ethernet cable and still get a good signal?

Can I install an Ethernet cable inside a commercial freezer?

How tightly can I bend or wind a particular cable?

What size staples do I need for my cable?

What hardware should I use to support a messenger wire?

How far apart should messenger wire supports be?

I terminated my Ethernet cable and can only achieve 10 Mb/s speeds. What is wrong?

During installation, I've been asking others to avoid stepping on the cable. Is that necessary?

How do I determine what size conduit I need for Ethernet or coaxial cable?

Technical FAQ - Application

Can I use unshielded connectors with shielded Ethernet cables?Updated 7 months ago