In most cases, Cat6 cable is used for connecting a computer toanother device like a hub, router or switch in order to allow thesharing of files across a network or for accessing the Internet.It can also be used for connecting computers to other devicestogether such as printers or scanners, or for incoming andoutgoing LAN connections on patch panels. With the potentialfor higher speeds and less crosstalk, Cat6 cable currentlydominates home and enterprise networks as the cable ofchoice.