Shielded vs Unshielded Network Cables

17 June 2026

Shielded vs Unshielded Network Cable: What Should You Specify and When? 

Shielding is a cabling product feature that protects the cable’s signal from electrical interference. It is beneficial for installation environments where there is a real risk of electrical interference, such as dense AV racks, lighting control routes and retrofit pathways running near power. It is not…