A Category 6 cable (cat6 cable) is a type of twisted pair cable typically used to directly connect multiple devices together in a gigabit (Gb) internet atmosphere. Cat 6 cable contains four pairs of copper wire and uses all the pairs for signaling to obtain its high level of performance.
Cat6 cables support gigabit ethernet data rates of 1 gbps (gigabit per second). These cables can accommodate 10 gig ethernet connection over a limited distance — commonly about 180 ft for a single cable.