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Cat 3

Updated: 06/16/2017 by Computer Hope
category 3

Cat 3 or Category 3 is a classification of network cable. It comprises four UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) wires, and transmits data at 10 Mbps. It was used in Token Ring and 10BASE-T networks, and is still used in some older phone systems.

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