Is CAT6 cable a must, or will a CAT5e cable work?
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I use cat6 at my setup as it is already wired throughout the house. Cat5 should be fine also.
857886
Since this is 1g you only need cat5e, cat6 is used for higher speeds such as 10g.
857887
It is really only a question of Speed. Either cable will work for this but if you have a Gigabit network you will want to use CAT6.
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You can use either grade of cable. I have CAT5e connecting my modem to my router and used CAT6 cables when connecting from the router to the Linksys 5-port unit. The modem-router connections are much older than the 5-port, which was done this spring.
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You can, but you won't have a Gigabit-rated cable if you do. (Disclaimer: though Cat5e is not Gigabit-rated, it's still more than capable of providing Gigabit speeds.) So, it's up to you.
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Hello Jennifer,I would say the max on this Cat6 cable is roughly the sames as the Cat5e. The maximum I'd run it would be roughly 330ft.Thank you for your question.Taylor W.VIVO
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You can use any CAT5 or CAT6 cable as long as it has RJ-45 connectors... Same as any other ethernet cable.
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Cat5 and Cat6 cable is only considered reliable for 100m which is about 300ft plus 20 ft for patch cables. You will need to use an extender unit to boost the signal on both ends.
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You need an cat5 ethernet cord. I also found the system quite buggy. Would probably gotten something else. Also wouldnt do the update but leave it as is? Troublesome but attractive hardware.
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I do not see any reason you couldn't use it. Cat 6 is just a higher speed cable because it has more twists. Cat 5&6 use the same rj45 connector. They also have the same amount of conductors.
500033
I use UTP Cat5e, and respect to the distance I don't have idea how much long distance of wire can it support
1007506
You can use either. I use cat 5 with video baluns and power adapter (pig tails) wired to the cat 5.
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So far I have tested several lengths up to and including 100 feet and it worked fine. The standard CAT5E length for Ethernet of 100 meters is slightly more than 300 feet. If the user wants to wait until Monday for an answer, I think I have a spool longer than that on which I can install ends and test. Meanwhile, I would suggest using a stronger new 9-volt dry cell.
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No , you need to run a sepret Ethernet cord . One of the best cords is a cat 6
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Google them. Each will carry different speeds. Cat6 is the fastest so if you are running at Cat6 speed and use a Cat5e the speed will be reduced. Cat6 is relatively new so I doubt you are running at that speed so it will probably work ok.
199075
Shielded is better and does reduce interference. Cat. 5 and 5e can be both shielded and unshielded but I usually get Cat. 6 as it tends to be shielded and is a bit heavier duty cable which has higher ratings. (The e in Cat 5e stands for enhanced. )
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Hello Kendall,I would say this cable is not what you need. You'll want an outdoor cable, like this one we offer: New 1,000 ft bulk Cat5e Ethernet Cable / Wire UTP Pull Box 1,000ft Cat-5e Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ VIVO (CABLE-V003)Thank you for your question.Taylor W.VIVO
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Yes, it is regular CAT5e wiring. All you need are the connectors and you are ready to go.
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I believe the only difference between CAT5 and CAT6 is the cable. The connector does plug on both sides so you don't have to wire it.