Looking to Purchase Cat6 Cable

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

I dont know if this was the right category to ask this under but i want to buy a big box of cat6 cable like the 1000ft box. Im asking because i did some research and it seems that most cables are made improperly and dont meet specifications so i was gonna ask if you guys know of a reliable and good brand to buy from

it doesnt need to be cat6 i just want it to be but preferably cat6 or higher (pls dont lecture me on the uselessness of higher than cat5e)

drkatz42 · Jul 26, 2014

http://ethernet-cords.webstorepowered.com/Shielded-Copper-1000ft-Ethernet-Cable/dp/B005JD96C6?gclid=Cj0KEQjwo82eBRCR1Yr2u-G-sK8BEiQAbrSjVHJzpua4QFunUK8dBJnLjr3QRpmkr_Yq756o9M6GXEsaAkMt8P8HAQ

you'll never get a lecture from me. I laugh when someone posts "is this good..." and instead of a simple yes, no or even maybe, they are answered with something completely off topic.

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Cat5e, Cat6, whatever.
You also need a good crimper and at least a minimal cable tester.

Be prepared to waste more than a couple of of RJ-45 cable ends until you get it right. Start with very short sections to practice (6 inches) until you get the whole splicing and crimping right.

Other than that...cable is cable.

6R1M01R3 · Jul 26, 2014

I think Belkin is a good brand for cat6 cable.
Cat6 is a foiled twisted pair, so it shields each pair against any signal from the other pairs. It's use is for indoor lines being more reliable than the cat5e for distances up to 50 mts.
Next to that comes the cat7 that is for outdoor lines, being a shielded, foiled twisted pair.

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

drkatz42 :

this is a reliable company and good cable because this is gonna be the cable running from the ont outside to the router inside so i want a good cable

and its going through an attic so it needs to be heat resistant

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

it is for inside use to run from the ont to the router inside which is about 100ft and it goes through a hot attic if that changes anything

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

drkatz42 :

and how would this cable be outside because my ont is outside so it has a 10ft run on the side of the house into the attic

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

drkatz42 :

and how would this cable be outside because my ont is outside so it has a 10ft run on the side of the house into the attic

For that run it should be outdoor rated cable.

6R1M01R3 · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

Heat increases the resistance to electrical conductivity, but how hot is that attic? 100ft isnt that long so it shouldn't cause a decrease on the performance. If you are worried about it, you could use a signal booster. (those are meant for 100 meter lines or longer.)

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

Viking1237 :

For that run it should be outdoor rated cable.

do you have a reccomedation for a outdoor rated cable

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

Viking1237 :

to overestimate a little in the summer ill say it can reach about 100 degrees

Heat increases the resistance to electrical conductivity, but how hot is that attic? 100ft isnt that long so it shouldn't cause a decrease on the performance. If you are worried about it, you could use a signal booster. (those are meant for 100 meter lines or longer.)

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

but for the outdoor rating i guess i should look at these then probably the first one cuz its the cheapest http://gyazo.com/e7919e7c7706039decd5e4f35fe47fd9

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

this one is the one i could possibly get http://ethernet-cords.webstorepowered.com/Jacket-Outdoor-CMX-Ethernet-Cable/dp/B0058TZDGY

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

Since you mentioned "ONT", I'm thinking this is Verizon FiOS?
If so...where specifically is the ONT?

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

outside on side of house

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

Right. So is mine. On the back wall of the garage. So What I have is a very short run (24") from the ONT in through the wall into the garage. After that....all interior.

And you don't absolutely need Cat5e/Cat6 from the ONT. Coax from the ONT to the Verizon router works just as well. Cat5e after that.

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

Viking1237 :

Right. So is mine. On the back wall of the garage. So What I have is a very short run (24") from the ONT in through the wall into the garage. After that....all interior.

And you don't absolutely need Cat5e/Cat6 from the ONT. Coax from the ONT to the Verizon router works just as well. Cat5e after that.

i need ethernet for a setup i have

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Depending on 'exactly' where the ONT is...look to a very short run from that to the inside.

As said, mine comes directly through the back garage wall.
Is this an already installed FiOS connection, or are you preparing for the guy to come?

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

and if you guys could link me to a 500ft outdoor shielded cat6 it would be much appreciated because the 1000ft bulk is a bit pricy and unnecessary

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

already installed and it goes from ont then up side of house into attic for about 10ft of it being outside

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

OK. And you're looking to replace this because.....?
From the ONT, into the attic, then what happens?

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

looking to replace it because a test i ran showed some packet drop so i figured if i was probably gonna replace the cable i might as well use a better one and it goes through the attic to my room on the other side of the house

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

USAFRet :

looking to replace it because a test i ran showed some packet drop so i figured if i was probably gonna replace the cable i might as well use a better one and it goes through the attic to my room on the other side of the house

Well...you need to find the actual cause of the packet drop before you go all rewiring. It may be something else altogether.

Viking1237 · Jul 26, 2014

USAFRet :

Viking1237 :

Well...you need to find the actual cause of the packet drop before you go all rewiring. It may be something else altogether.

i dont know how to test for that or i wouldve already

USAFRet · Jul 26, 2014

Viking1237 :

USAFRet :

i dont know how to test for that or i wouldve already

I'm just saying - don't automatically assume it is the cable. It might be any of a number of things....cable being far down the list.

Is this a new condition?
After the existing cable goes into the attic, then what? What does it connect to?

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