{"id":24181,"date":"2024-04-20T12:11:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa?p=24181"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T16:45:24","slug":"23awg-vs-24awg-cat6-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/23awg-vs-24awg-cat6-cables\/","title":{"rendered":"23AWG vs 24AWG Cat6 Cables: Which is Best for Your Network Setup?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24181\" class=\"elementor elementor-24181\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\" elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29ccac5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29ccac5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-867fe2d \" data-id=\"867fe2d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0030a2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0030a2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/network-1024x700.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24240\" alt=\"23AWG vs 24AWG Cat6 Cables\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/network-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/network-scaled-800x547.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/network-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-631f0c9 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"631f0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Apr 20 2024<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d48b3 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50d48b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\/<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a0ec37 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a0ec37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/sa\/category\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dfb620 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dfb620\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the complex world of network cabling, choosing between 23AWG and 24AWG Cat6 cables is key, especially for IT professionals or small businesses handling network setups. These cables might look similar, but their subtle differences can greatly affect network performance and installation costs. Let&#8217;s dive deeper into a comparison to find out which cable might be the best choice for your network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fbfb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"63fbfb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Understanding\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ea79b4 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ea79b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Cat6 Cables<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e54c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e54c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Category 6 (Cat6) cables, defined by the EIA and TIA, support higher bandwidth and faster network speeds than earlier versions like<a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/saproduct-category\/premiumline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cat5\u00a0<\/a>and Cat5e cables.<\/p><p>The key characteristics of Cat6 cables include:<\/p><ul><li>Support for Gigabit Ethernet, where data can transfer at speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps).<\/li><li>Backward compatibility with Cat5 and Cat5e, making it a cost-effective upgrade from existing infrastructures.<\/li><li>A variety of twisted-pair configurations, each with distinct advantages.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36562dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"36562dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Dilemma\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-810c2bb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"810c2bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Wire Gauge Dilemma: 23AWG vs. 24AWG<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aca834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3aca834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The American Wire Gauge (AWG) system dictates the diameter of the wire used in the cable. In the context of Cat6 cables, you will commonly encounter two main categories:<\/p><h3><strong>23AWG Cat6 Cables<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/savendors\/premium-line\/\">23AWG cables<\/a>, with their larger-diameter copper conductor, have lower electrical resistance, resulting in less heat and potentially improved transmission over longer distances. They can handle high power and deliver a clearer signal, making them ideal for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications where the cable powers connected devices.<\/p><h3><strong>24AWG Cat6 Cables<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/savendors\/premium-line\/\">24AWG cables<\/a>\u00a0have a smaller conductor but still meet Cat6 standards. They&#8217;re more flexible and easier to install in tight spaces due to their thinner construction. They also tend to be cheaper than 23AWG cables because they use less copper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c580b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"55c580b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Performance\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf9322 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eaf9322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Performance Factors to Consider<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5697df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5697df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While both types of cables adhere to Cat6 standards, their performance in real-world applications can diverge. Here are the key points to consider:<\/p><h3><strong>Signal Degradation and Crosstalk<\/strong><\/h3><p>Crosstalk is the undesirable transfer of signals between communication channels and can significantly reduce the quality of data transmissions. Cables with larger AWG numbers may exhibit more crosstalk due to their smaller size, but this factor can also be influenced by the cable&#8217;s manufacturing quality.<\/p><h3><strong>Distance and Attenuation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Attenuation is the weakening of a signal over a length of cable. 23AWG cables typically show lower attenuation compared to 24AWG cables, allowing for longer transmission distances without a significant loss in signal strength.<\/p><h3><strong>PoE Applications<\/strong><\/h3><p>23AWG cables can handle more power with minimal voltage drops, essential for PoE applications where consistent power is crucial. This is increasingly important in everything from small office\/home office (SOHO) setups to enterprise environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdde8a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"bdde8a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Cost\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d54509a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d54509a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost and Installation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a255143 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a255143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The decision between 23AWG and 24AWG Cat6 cables may also come down to budget and installation requirements:<\/p><h3><strong>Initial Cost<\/strong><\/h3><p>24AWG cables, with their reduced copper content and smaller size, are generally less expensive than their 23AWG counterparts. For larger installations, this cost difference can amount to significant savings.<\/p><h3><strong>Long-Term Performance and Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3><p>Though initially costlier, 23AWG cables can provide better long-term performance and a stronger network infrastructure. Selecting the right cable can lower maintenance expenses and lessen problems like signal degradation over time.<\/p><h3><strong>Environmental and Application Constraints<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re in a tight space or need cables that frequently flex, the pliable <a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/savendors\/premium-line\/\">24AWG cable<\/a> could suit you better. But for typical office or data center settings, consider the performance benefits of 23AWG cable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8afa58f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8afa58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Case-Studies\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68eaacb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68eaacb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Case Studies and Practical Applications<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0629f2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0629f2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To further illustrate the above considerations, it&#8217;s helpful to look at specific scenarios:<\/p><h3><strong>Small Business Networks<\/strong><\/h3><p>For a small business with a limited budget and short-run network cabling, 24AWG\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/saproduct\/premiumline\/installation-cable\/cat-6-u-utp-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat6 cables<\/a>\u00a0could provide a cost-efficient solution without compromising network speeds.<\/p><h3><strong>Data Centers and Enterprises<\/strong><\/h3><p>In contrast, the strong performance and less interference of 23AWG Cat6 cables may be better for data centers or enterprise networks, where large data transfers and minimal signal interference are crucial.<\/p><h3><strong>Long-Distance Installations<\/strong><\/h3><p>When installing cabling over long distances, like in warehouses or on campuses, 23AWG cables are better due to lower attenuation. This ensures signal integrity without extra costs for signal boosters or infrastructure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f04e3ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f04e3ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Verdict\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b1511 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9b1511\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Verdict: When to Choose 23AWG or 24AWGh<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f56073 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f56073\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the end, the choice between 23AWG and 24AWG<a href=\"https:\/\/magnusgulf.com\/saproduct\/premiumline\/installation-cable\/cat-6-u-utp-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cat6 cables<\/a>\u00a0depends on various factors like network size, budget, performance demands, and installation conditions. Here\u2019s a summary to help guide your decision:<\/p><ul><li>Choose 23AWG for superior performance over long distances, in PoE applications, and for robust, future-proof installations.<\/li><li>Opt for 24AWG when flexibility and initial cost savings are the primary considerations, especially in short-run or space-constrained setups.<\/li><\/ul><p>Remember, quality trumps all. Regardless of wire gauge, investing in high-quality Cat6 cables from reputable manufacturers will ensure a reliable, high-performing network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ced38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"71ced38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"faqs\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7798c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e7798c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d89b01 elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"9d89b01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1651\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1651\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can 24AWG Cat6 cables be used for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1651\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1651\"><p>While 24AWG Cat6 cables support PoE, 23AWG cables are preferred due to their lower resistance and better suitability for higher-power PoE devices.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1652\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1652\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How significant is the cost difference between 23AWG and 24AWG Cat6 cables? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1652\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1652\"><p>The price difference varies by manufacturer and cable length. Generally, 23AWG cables are a bit more expensive because of the thicker copper wire, but they can save on maintenance and future upgrades.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1653\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1653\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will using 23AWG cables guarantee a faster network? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1653\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1653\"><p>Not always. Although 23AWG cables have lower attenuation and could provide higher speeds over long distances, actual speed depends on network hardware, design, and application use.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1654\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1654\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there any drawbacks to using 23AWG cables in a small business network? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1654\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1654\"><p>The main downside is the higher cost of 23AWG cables. 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