In this video, I walk through the basic differences between CAT 8 and CAT 7 as well as how to terminate CAT 8 cables. We will cover the cost, speed, and physical difference and terminate both an RJ45 and Keystone. Not everyone needs CAT 8 but it is nice to know it's there and what it is used for.

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0:00 Intro
1:09 Cat 8 and Cat 7
3:41 Connectors
6:20 RJ45 Termination
14:13 Keystone Termination
18:45 Cable Differences
20:57 Cost Comparison
23:52 Summary