Running Ethernet: Difference between revisions
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* | * Ethernet Cable. I prefer 1000 ft of Cat6 outdoor rated pure copper cable. | ||
** You may need Cat6e or Cat7 if you have very long runs or you want 10 gigabit in the future. | ** Avoid CCA cables; they're less reliable and less resilient to bending. | ||
** Shielded cables are unnecessary for most installs. You'll only need them if you plan to run them along power lines. They're also more difficult to work with. | |||
** You may need Cat6e or Cat7 if you have very long runs (e.g. 100 meter runs) or you want 10 gigabit in the future. | |||
** I've had luck with [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401679433529 premiertek_official] on eBay. | ** I've had luck with [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401679433529 premiertek_official] on eBay. | ||
* [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004D5RFCE/ RJ45 Plugs. 100 pack] | * [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004D5RFCE/ RJ45 Plugs. 100 pack] | ||
* [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M63EMBQ/ Basic Cable Tester] | * [https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M63EMBQ/ Basic Cable Tester] | ||
Revision as of 01:19, 2 August 2020
Running Ethernet throughout your house.
Tools and Materials
As a bare minimum you'll need the following
- Ethernet Cable. I prefer 1000 ft of Cat6 outdoor rated pure copper cable.
- Avoid CCA cables; they're less reliable and less resilient to bending.
- Shielded cables are unnecessary for most installs. You'll only need them if you plan to run them along power lines. They're also more difficult to work with.
- You may need Cat6e or Cat7 if you have very long runs (e.g. 100 meter runs) or you want 10 gigabit in the future.
- I've had luck with premiertek_official on eBay.
For a more professional install, get the following:
- Cat7 Ethernet Cable for 10 gigabit or very long gigabit runs.
- Keystones Wall Plates Mounting Brackets
- A drill for outdoor runs and relevant bits. You will need a long drill bit (12 in) to drill through walls. Normal bits are sufficient for drilling through studs.
- Cable clips for ourdoor runs.
- For people like me without a nail gun.
- Duct Seal for filling holes.
- Notes
- There are some cheap kits on amazon which include multiple items (e.g. crimper, wire stripper, tester, plugs). I cannot comment on the quality of them.