Network Install - Where to buy components?

[HJF]

Hi Guys,

Going to be installing a network at home and I need a few items.

Network Crimping Tool
Network Fittings
Cat5e/Cat6 Cable

I'm in Pretoria, where would I be able to get all of the components?

Also have a question about Cat6, am I correct in assuming it would be a little better than Cat5e for a gigabit network? Right now I am running Cat5e cables for 2 switches and the cables from switch to PC are all Cat5e as well. Obviously it does work but would I get any benefit from going with Cat6 over Cat5e?

Thanks

 

[yourang]

cheapest is the suppliers, cant mention them here

try uniterm direct.

 

[ThatGuy_ZA]

Unique - UniQue Crimping Tool Used for RJ45 : Sybaritic - South African Online Computer Store
Ethernet - UniQue UTP CAT6 Solid Cable - 305m : Sybaritic - South African Online Computer Store
Ethernet - UniQue CAT6E Double Surface Mount Box : Sybaritic - South African Online Computer Store
Ethernet - Intellinet Cat6 RJ45 Modular Plugs - 100-Pack - UTP, 2-prong, for stranded wire : Sybaritic - South African Online Computer Store
Tools / Testers - Intellinet Multifunction Cable Tester : Sybaritic - South African Online Computer Store

Category 5e cable is an enhanced version of Category 5 that adheres to more stringent standards (see comparison chart below). It is capable of transmitting data at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit per second).
Category 6 cable was designed to perform at frequencies of up to 250 MHz and offers higher performance for better transmission of data at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (see comparison chart below). Some properly installed Category 6 cable will also support 10 Gigabit speeds, but likely with limitations on length (look for our upcoming Category 6A / 10 Gig tutorial).
http://www.lanshack.com/cat5e-tutorial.aspx

Hope that helped.