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  • The cable category only informs you about the maximum frequency the cable has been designed for. Cat5e can handle 100 MHz, cat 6 handles 250 MHz, cat 7 handles 600 MHz. Higher frequency allows higher speed because you can fit more information in the signal.

    Shielding is what protects the cable from interference, and protects outside devices from the cable. As someone else mentioned, not all cable is shielded. Terminating shielded cable is more difficult than terminating unshielded cable, so I recommend buying factory terminated cables when possible.

    Check out cables to go as a good alternative to Amazon. Look for shielded cables with metal plugs, this provides a continuous ground between the switch and the device which should help resolve interference.