Running Ethernet: Difference between revisions
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Cat5e can do Gigabit and 2.5G over shorter distances. | Cat5e can do Gigabit and 2.5G over shorter distances. | ||
* Avoid CCA (Copper clad aluminum) cables | * Avoid CCA (Copper clad aluminum) cables. They're allegedly less reliable and less resilient to bending. | ||
* Shielded cables are unnecessary for most installs. Apparently, you only need them if you plan to run them along power lines. | * Shielded cables are unnecessary for most installs. Apparently, you only need them if you plan to run them along power lines. | ||
* I | * I used [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401679433529 premiertek_official's 1000 ft Pure Copper Outdoor Cat6] on eBay. | ||
==Tools== | ==Tools== | ||