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* Avoid CCA (Copper clad aluminum) cables. They're allegedly less reliable and less resilient to bending. | * Avoid CCA (Copper clad aluminum) cables. They're allegedly less reliable and less resilient to bending. | ||
** Also avoid flat cables which often don't use twisted pairs. | |||
* 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 used [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401679433529 premiertek_official's 1000 ft Pure Copper Outdoor Cat6] on eBay. | * I used [https://www.ebay.com/itm/401679433529 premiertek_official's 1000 ft Pure Copper Outdoor Cat6] on eBay. | ||