What ethernet cable for short in-wall run.

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I want to run an Ethernet connection from one side of the basement to the other.
It's less then 150 feet, and I only need one cable to run. It will be used to connect one router to either a computer or a switch.
Reason being is that rooms are being built and this will connect them together.
I have the advantage that it's all going to be on the same floor, and any power lines are in conduit and will be passed at a 90 degree angle if not completely avoided.
Insulation will be installed, but it's fire proof.
I am planning on just routing the cable along a soffit along the vent duct for most of it's run.
I will be drilling holes in the 2x4 to hold the cable and keep it away from direct contact with the duct.
 
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If you play on running a premade cable with ends be extremely careful to protect the ends from dirt and do not bend of place a lot of pressure where the cable connects to the rj45 plug. These are not really designed to be run in walls but can be if you are very careful.

Pretty much cat5e or better solid core copper cable will be fine. Do not buy CCA copper clad aluminum it is not actual certified ethernet cable. You can buy plenum cable if you are worried about fire but what what it is mostly for is it does not release toxic fumes if there is a fire. Ethernet cable itself will not start fires because the voltages and currents are extremely low.
If you play on running a premade cable with ends be extremely careful to protect the ends from dirt and do not bend of place a lot of pressure where the cable connects to the rj45 plug. These are not really designed to be run in walls but can be if you are very careful.

Pretty much cat5e or better solid core copper cable will be fine. Do not buy CCA copper clad aluminum it is not actual certified ethernet cable. You can buy plenum cable if you are worried about fire but what what it is mostly for is it does not release toxic fumes if there is a fire. Ethernet cable itself will not start fires because the voltages and currents are extremely low.
 
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