• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

What type of CAT5 cable to buy???

G

gredodenda

Senior member
I need to buy CAT5 cables for DSL line. I need to buy cables for outside coming into the building and cables for internal. I don't know which type of cables to buy. I've heard this, can anyone explain this to me?

STP line
Plenum cable
solid wire
stranded
UTP

Cables are for internet sharing, file sharing, a server service within networked computers (LAN) for six computers.
Please recommend me which cables to buy. Thanks
 
STP is probably an unnecessary expense. UTP should work just fine for what you want.

Pluenum is also an unnecessary expense. It is mostly used when fire codes dictate something other than PVC coated cable.

Go with a solid core.

Home Depot has Cat5e for about 55.00/1000lft.

PH
😀
 
ditto. I have the home depot cat 5 (non e), and it is working fine for patch cables and inwall use.
 
e=expanded (I think) or extended (I can't remember). Cat5e can do 1000Mbps or 1Gbps. It's the next step up from Cat5.

PH
😀
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top