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Agree with everything except the data lines are low voltage, but PoE is 48 volts DC. Nominally up to 57V is allowed. That can give you a shock, but it's not going to hurt you. Any exposed pins or wiring, even to air, will corrode in high humidity pretty fast. My mother just went through this when she didn't use dielectric grease in the camera jacks. Even though they were well protected under eaves, the RJ45 connector and jack still got corrosion in it.
Considering CAT5e is good for up to 2.5 gigs, don't think you're going to be exceeding that with your APs.
This cable will eventually break down being exposed to the the sun, elements and worse case animals. It is not meant for direct burial or outside use. That said, it could last a year or two or even more. Buy 5 and be set for ten years. It is minimal risk to injury with Ethernet being low voltage.
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Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a are different types of twisted-pair copper cables used in computer networks. They differ in their speed and frequency capabilities, as well as their construction and performance.
Here are the main differences between each cable type:
Cat5: This is an older type of cable that can support speeds of up to 100Mbps and frequencies of up to 100 MHz.
Cat5e: This is an enhanced version of Cat5 cable that can support speeds of up to 1Gbps and frequencies of up to 100 MHz. Cat5e cables are backward-compatible with Cat5 cables and are the most commonly used type of cable in Ethernet networks.
Cat6: This cable can support speeds of up to 10Gbps and frequencies of up to 250 MHz. Cat6 cables have thicker copper wires and a thicker insulation than Cat5 and Cat5e cables, which makes them less susceptible to interference and crosstalk. Cat6 cables are commonly used in high-performance networks that require fast data transfer rates and low latency.
Cat6a: This is an augmented version of Cat6 cable that can support speeds of up to 10Gbps and frequencies of up to 500 MHz. Cat6a cables have even thicker copper wires and a shielding layer that provides extra protection against interference and crosstalk. Cat6a cables are commonly used in data centers and other high-speed networking applications.
Overall, Cat5 and Cat5e cables are suitable for basic networking needs where speed and performance are not critical, while Cat6 and Cat6a cables are preferred for high-performance networks that require fast data transfer rates and low latency.
I stay away from 5e altogether. That aluminum is known to melt with POE
I stay away from 5e altogether. That aluminum is known to melt with POE
Any category cable can be CCA, and if it is getting hot enough to melt, you've got other issues. Higher category cables are often thinner wire which would lower their ability to carry power and make more heat anyway.
Yikes, those are 30 gauge wires. They should be 24 gauge (thicker).
Technically there is no requirement for wire size as long as it meets the spec, that being said, I highly doubt a lot of the cables monoprice sells would actually pass the frequency sweep test for what they claim. Some of their flat ethernet cables are 32AWG and claim to be CAT8, highly unlikely (very unlikely that any flat cable could pass Cat6A or above).
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Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a are different types of twisted-pair copper cables used in computer networks. They differ in their speed and frequency capabilities, as well as their construction and performance.
Here are the main differences between each cable type:
Cat5: This is an older type of cable that can support speeds of up to 100Mbps and frequencies of up to 100 MHz.
Cat5e: This is an enhanced version of Cat5 cable that can support speeds of up to 1Gbps and frequencies of up to 100 MHz. Cat5e cables are backward-compatible with Cat5 cables and are the most commonly used type of cable in Ethernet networks.
Cat6: This cable can support speeds of up to 10Gbps and frequencies of up to 250 MHz. Cat6 cables have thicker copper wires and a thicker insulation than Cat5 and Cat5e cables, which makes them less susceptible to interference and crosstalk. Cat6 cables are commonly used in high-performance networks that require fast data transfer rates and low latency.
Cat6a: This is an augmented version of Cat6 cable that can support speeds of up to 10Gbps and frequencies of up to 500 MHz. Cat6a cables have even thicker copper wires and a shielding layer that provides extra protection against interference and crosstalk. Cat6a cables are commonly used in data centers and other high-speed networking applications.
Overall, Cat5 and Cat5e cables are suitable for basic networking needs where speed and performance are not critical, while Cat6 and Cat6a cables are preferred for high-performance networks that require fast data transfer rates and low latency.
Monoprice SlimRun Cat6A Ethernet Patch Cable - Snagless RJ45, Stranded, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, ... [monoprice.com]
I decided to get a multi-colored 10-pack of 10ft Cat6a for $27.49, which got me over the free shipping minimum:
Monoprice SlimRun Cat6A Ethernet Patch Cable - Snagless RJ45, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 30AWG... [monoprice.com]
Total was $44.41 + $4.49 tax = $48.90. Not necessarily a slick deal, but will cover anything I need for a long time.
Monoprice SlimRun Cat6A Ethernet Patch Cable - Snagless RJ45, Stranded, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, ... [monoprice.com]
I decided to get a multi-colored 10-pack of 10ft Cat6a for $27.49, which got me over the free shipping minimum:
Monoprice SlimRun Cat6A Ethernet Patch Cable - Snagless RJ45, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 30AWG... [monoprice.com]
Total was $44.41 + $4.49 tax = $48.90. Not necessarily a slick deal, but will cover anything I need for a long time.
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plenum refers to "duct plenum" not issue if running outside of ducting.