Certification vs. Validation: Why Cables Pass and Networks Still Fail
Your cable passed. Your network still doesn’t work. A green “PASS” on a certification report means one thing: the copper in the wall meets a
October 30, 2026
Jacob Valleau is the Director of Product Marketing at NetAlly, focused on positioning and go-to-market strategy for the company’s network testing and troubleshooting tools. He specializes in making complex things easy, turning technical depth into clear content and programs that help people understand, adopt, and get more from their products.
Your cable passed. Your network still doesn’t work. A green “PASS” on a certification report means one thing: the copper in the wall meets a