Ethernet cables are not exactly exciting. After all, they all look the same. One thing you might notice, though, is that they come in a variety of colors, like blue, yellow, red, green, gray, and even pink. It’s easy to assume the colors indicate speed or performance, much like USB port colors, but that’s not the case.
These cable colors aren’t just for show either, nor do they indicate performance. Instead, the rainbow of options is primarily about organization and clarity. You should not confuse this with the color coding of the internal twisted wires inside the cable, which actually determines proper connectivity and signal transmission. Here, we’re talking about the jacket color that makes managing multiple connections much simpler.
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