is there a color difference between cat 5 and cat 4

[andrasa]

I hope I am posting in the correct area!

My question is how can I tell wheather a cable is cat 4 or cat 5 could I tell based on casing color. E.G. light blue color for cat 4 and grey for cat 5....

Thanks,

Andy.

 

[edfair]

You can't tell by color. Look for a specification stenciled down the length of the cable.
Not familiar with a cat4. Maybe cat3? Ed Fair
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[bf0x]

If it doesnt say cat5e throw it away, better yet look for some that say cat6. Both CAT5 and 4 run 4 pair wires and the colors do vary depending on manufacturer. the real difference is in the speed they support from 20Mbps for Cat4 to 1000Mbps for Cat5. Good luck