Posted December 10, 2018 · Original PosterOP hey I just bought a Ethernet Cat6 15m Cable. and the cable is covered in some kind of wool like some mouse cables have sometimes like the Logitech g502. the question is can I run the cable outside ? I need it to go from the routher through the wall outside and under my window and then inside . is rain gonna damage anything? can I use tape around the cable if it can be damged Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, KeyzHostHD said: hey I just bought a Ethernet Cat6 15m Cable. and the cable is covered in some kind of wool like some mouse cables have sometimes like the Logitech g502. the question is can I run the cable outside ? I need it to go from the routher through the wall outside and under my window and then inside . is rain gonna damage anything? can I use tape around the cable if it can be damged The cable is just sleeved, and they are not designed to work outside due to the jacket not being UV protected. You will require exterior grade ethernet cabling or conduit if you want to run it outside for any kind of permanent application. Updated Modding FAQ Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, W-L said: The cable is just sleeved, and they are not designed to work outside due to the jacket not being UV protected. You will require exterior grade ethernet cabling or conduit if you want to run it outside for any kind of permanent application. I mean you COULD use it outside, but it wouldn't last very long. Budget PCs from used and salvaged parts are my passion. Have any question about the best price/performance combo possible? i'm your go to. Why you should be buying an X99 motherboard RIGHT NOW How to get used PC parts cheaper than Ebay or Craigslist Why you may want to consider an ATX style build How Much are my used Computer parts worth? My Dual Xeon Server build Build A $500 (possibly?) VR ready gaming PC Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, KeyzHostHD said: hey I just bought a Ethernet Cat6 15m Cable. and the cable is covered in some kind of wool like some mouse cables have sometimes like the Logitech g502. the question is can I run the cable outside ? I need it to go from the routher through the wall outside and under my window and then inside . is rain gonna damage anything? can I use tape around the cable if it can be damged if you are really determined to do this i would get some kind of water-proof tape such as duct tape or the best option, FLEX TAPE Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, bigmouthbob1 said: if you are really determined to do this i would get some kind of water-proof tape such as duct tape or the best option, FLEX TAPE Or he could build a very good outside cable channel Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, LinusOnLine said: Or he could build a very good outside cable channel true, but if he already has it then that would be a good option Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 23, 2018 · Original PosterOP hi every one I found a option I drilled a hole in the ceiling and routed the cable to my room Link to post Share on other sites
