Ethernet Cable Categories
| Cable Type |
Typical Speed |
Best For |
| Cat5e |
Up to 1 Gbps |
Homes, basic offices and standard LANs |
| Cat6 |
Up to 10 Gbps* |
Modern offices, CCTV and business networks |
| Cat6a |
Up to 10 Gbps |
High-performance networks and longer runs |
| Cat7 / Cat8 |
High-performance networking |
Data centres, server rooms and demanding installations |
Cat6 can support 10 Gbps over shorter distances depending on the installation and equipment.
Shielded vs Unshielded Ethernet Cables
Choosing the right network cable shielding is important where electrical interference may affect network performance.
| Shielding |
Description |
Recommended Environment |
| UTP |
Unshielded twisted pair |
Standard offices and low-interference environments |
| STP |
Shielding around individual pairs |
Areas with moderate EMI |
| FTP |
Foil shielding around cable pairs |
Locations with higher electrical interference |
| S/FTP |
Overall braid plus individual pair shielding |
Industrial environments, server rooms and high-EMI areas |
Shielded Ethernet cables can be particularly useful around electrical equipment, power infrastructure, machinery and dense installations where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a concern.
Where Ethernet Cables Are Used
Our networking cables are suitable for:
- Computer-to-switch connections
- Router and network installations
- Office LAN cabling
- IP CCTV and security systems
- Wi-Fi access point connections
- VoIP telephone systems
- Server rooms and racks
- School and institutional networks
- Data centre infrastructure
- Structured network cabling projects
Choose the Right Network Cable
For standard home and office networking,
Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables provide practical and cost-effective connectivity. For new commercial installations or higher-performance networks,
Cat6a offers greater bandwidth capability and is suitable for longer 10 Gbps runs.
For environments with substantial electromagnetic interference, consider
shielded STP, FTP or S/FTP cables and ensure the entire network installation—including connectors, patch panels and grounding where applicable—is designed to support the shielding system.
Ethernet Cable Brands in Kenya
We stock networking cables from established brands including:
D-Link | Siemon | APS | Giganet | EaseNet
Whether you need a few patch cables or network cabling for a complete office, CCTV or server-room installation, Fedi Office Supplies can supply the appropriate cable type and specification.
Buy Network Cables in Nairobi, Kenya
Get genuine
Ethernet cables and networking cables in Nairobi from Fedi Office Supplies. We serve businesses, IT technicians, contractors, institutions and individuals with networking products and nationwide delivery.
📍 Town House Building, Kaunda Street, 6th Floor, Room 606, Nairobi
📧 sales@fedi.co.ke
📞 +254 114 158 465
🚚 Same-Day Delivery Within Nairobi
📦 Nationwide Delivery Across Kenya
Need Cat6, Cat6A, shielded Ethernet cable or bulk network cabling? Contact Fedi Office Supplies for current stock, pricing and recommendations.
