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Running Ethernet throughout your house. | |||
==Tools and Materials== | ==Tools and Materials== | ||
As a bare minimum you'll need the following | As a bare minimum you'll need the following | ||
* | * Cat6 Ethernet Cable. I prefer 1000 ft of outdoor rated pure copper cable. Avoid CCA cables and shielded cables. | ||
** You may need Cat6e or Cat7 if you have very long 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] | ||
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For a more professional install, get the following: | For a more professional install, get the following: | ||
* | * Cat7 Ethernet Cable for 10 gigabit or very long gigabit runs. | ||
* [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004D5PFGW/ Keystones] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B074HHDJWT/ Wall Plates] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DYFR8LM/ Mounting Brackets] | * [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004D5PFGW/ Keystones] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B074HHDJWT/ Wall Plates] [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07DYFR8LM/ Mounting Brackets] | ||
* A drill for outdoor runs. | * A drill for outdoor runs. | ||