Cable question

[RLGL]

I am in the process of running cable to an outbuilding for WiFi. The total run from the router in the house to the building will be about 200 feet. I will connect to another router. I have 5e cable.
The question: Do I wire the cable as straight through or as a crossover cable?

TIA
Dave

 

[kevnich2]

Newer routes are auto sensing so straight through will work fine. I haven't needed a cross over cable in a very long time.

 

[Fardringle]

Straight through is fine, especially between two switches/routers. The main concern is how you will be grounding the exterior wiring.

 

[RLGL]

Straight through is fine, especially between two switches/routers. The main concern is how you will be grounding the exterior wiring.

The out building is on a separate meter, up to code. (8 foot grounding rod off the panel).
Both the house and out building have 200 amp services.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I think that he was referring to the grounding of the exterior data wiring, not the AC grounding.

 

[skyking]

I've used these in the past with network runs to cameras.
http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?ID=22335

 

[RLGL]

I think that he was referring to the grounding of the exterior data wiring, not the AC grounding.

Got it, thanks to Skyking.