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===Ethernet Cable=== | ===Ethernet Cable=== | ||
These days, you should be using Cat6 or | These days, you should be using Cat6 or 6A. Avoid Cat7/8 which are not real specs yet. | ||
Cat6 is suitable for Gigabit runs up to 100 meters and 10 Gigabit up to 55 meters. | Cat6 is suitable for Gigabit runs up to 100 meters and 10 Gigabit up to 55 meters. | ||
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. 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 as they typically aren't up to spec and 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. | ||