Fiber
Cat6 vs Cat6A in 2026: What to Run, What to Avoid, and When Fiber Makes Sense
07/31/2026
A practical home cabling guide for Cat6, Cat6A, DAC, multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, PoE, and what to avoid in walls.
Single-Mode vs Multi-Mode Fiber: Which One Should You Run?
07/15/2026
Single-mode fiber is for long distance and future flexibility. Multi-mode fiber is common for shorter links but depends on distance and speed.
SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, and QSFP-DD Explained
07/15/2026
Transceiver modules connect network equipment to fiber, DAC, AOC, or copper media. Match speed, port type, connector, distance, and vendor support.