How to distinguish between true and false network cables

　　To distinguish the authenticity of the network cable, you can start from the following aspects:

　　Check the packaging and logo

　　Check the packaging: The packaging of genuine network lines is usually more exquisite, the paper quality is better, and the printing information on it is clear, including the origin of the product, execution standards, type, length, etc. Some brands will also put anti-counterfeiting labels on the outer packaging to provide a way to verify the authenticity.

　　Observe the logo: There will be clear English logos on the plastic wrapping of genuine mesh wires, such as the fifth category line marked with "cat5", the super fifth category line marked with "cat5e", and the sixth category line marked with "cat6". The fonts of these logos are usually printed very clearly, sleek, and not jagged. The counterfeit logos may have unclear fonts or poor printing quality.

　　Second, feel the feel and material

　　Feel: The feel of genuine mesh cable is usually more comfortable, the outer skin is SMooth, and there is a certain toughness. Pinch the mesh cable hard, the feel should be full and soft. And counterfeit may use inferior wire, which feels sticky and has a certain sense of stagnation.

　　Material: The outer skin of genuine mesh cable is usually flame retardant and can be tested by burning directly against the outer skin with a lighter. The outer skin of genuine mesh cable will gradually melt and deform under the barbecue, but will not burn. The counterfeit outer skin may be on the spot.

　　Third, check the wire core and stranding degree

　　Core: Copper is generally used as the transmission medium inside the network cable. The copper core of the genuine network cable is usually thicker, and the oxygen-free copper core has a good gloss and looks shiny. The counterfeit may use aerobic copper instead of oxygen-free copper, or the copper core is thinner and has poor gloss.

　　Degree of stranding: Each pair of genuine network cables is twisted counterclockwise to each other, and different pairs in the same cable have different degrees of stranding. And the degree of stranding of each pair of wires is very uniform. In order to simplify the manufacturing process, counterfeit may have the same degree of stranding for all pairs.

　　IV. Professional testing

　　Although the above methods can help us initially distinguish the authenticity of the network cable, the most scientific method is to pass a professional test. You can use professional testing tools such as FLUKE4300 to test the network cable to completely determine the quality of the network cable.

　　Fifth, choose formal channels and brands

　　In order to avoid buying counterfeit, it is recommended that consumers choose regular channels and brands when purchasing network cables. You can choose products from well-known manufacturers, such as AmpJelda, AmpSanhe, IBMNET, Shaanxi Tong, Hanwei, Jinlang, TP-LINK, etc., and go to reputable dealers to buy.

　　To sum up, by checking the packaging and logo, feeling the feel and material, checking the core and twisting degree, and professional testing, we can effectively distinguish the authenticity of the network cable. At the same time, choosing regular channels and brands is also an important measure to avoid buying counterfeit.