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STP Cat5e Cable vs. UTP Cat5e Patch Cable
Shielded Twisted Pair, or STP, Cat5e cable is made to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) that can result in a partial or complete loss of Ethernet communication, leading to slow or dropped connections. Unshielded Twisted Pair, or UTP, universal Cat5e network cable is often seen as a standard for Ethernet connections, but it does not offer protection from EMI or RFI. Whether or not the additional safeguard of STP Cat5e cable is necessary depends on your needs however, business and office environments (including in-home settings) will likely benefit from not having to worry about potential interference.

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