Ethernet

[Oakmeal]

Im confused should i get this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_2?ie=UTF8&adId=A03650162DXWLPA6EKA9O&url=%2FCat-Ethernet-Cable-White-Connectors%2Fdp%2FB00WD017GQ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fcrid%3D379UBV1HMNUPB%26keywords%3Dethernet%2Bcable%2B50%2Bft%26qid%3D1573421851%26sprefix%3Dethernet%2Bcabl%2Caps%2C184%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26psc%3D1%26smid%3DA17K4O9J62HKE5&qualifier=1573421851&id=1598548883583359&widgetName=sp_atf OR this one https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Ethernet-Cable-Feet-Networking/dp/B001W26TIW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=379UBV1HMNUPB&keywords=ethernet+cable+50+ft&qid=1573421851&sprefix=ethernet+cabl%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-4 Im getting told different things on different sites and people this will be my final decision  please help lol.

[mariushm]

For 1 gbps speeds in both directions, Cat5e is enough.

Cat6 is good for 10gbps up to some distance (around 40 meters)

Cat6a is good for 10gbps up to 100 meters.

 

In theory, the round cable is better for signal quality, as the pairs of wire will be more isolated from the other pairs.

In practice, if you're gonna use it with 1gbps speeds or less, it's not gonna matter, network cards these days are so powerful they won't care about cable being flat or not.

 

[Oakmeal]

1 minute ago, mariushm said:

For 1 gbps speeds in both directions, Cat5e is enough.

Cat6 is good for 10gbps up to some distance (around 40 meters)

Cat6a is good for 10gbps up to 100 meters.

 

In theory, the round cable is better for signal quality, as the pairs of wire will be more isolated from the other pairs.

In practice, if you're gonna use it with 1gbps speeds or less, it's not gonna matter, network cards these days are so powerful they won't care about cable being flat or not.

 

The top one or the bottem one?

[Jimjamesjimothy8]

I would get the thicker cable, it's probably higher quality.

I've actually used a mediabridge ethernet cable before and never had any problems with it.

[trueCABLE]

Ok, Ethernet cable manufacturer here.

 

All Category cable from 5e to 6A is good for 1 Gigabit to 328 feet.  Cat6A also supports 10 Gigabit to 328 feet.  Cat6 supports 10 Gigabit to 110 feet under heavy alien (cable to cable) cross talk conditions, but will allow for 10 Gigabit to 165 feet if we are only talking about a small cable bundle (say less than 20 cables in the bundle).

 

Cat5e is adequate.  Cat6 would be the better choice for long runs (say 150 feet or more) due to conductor gauge.  This becomes increasingly important if you also use PoE.

 

Don't use stranded patch cable (already has the ends on it) for distances that go over 100 feet.  Reduce that to 75 feet or less for PoE applications.

 

Take the cable jacket into consideration as well.  CMR is for inside runs without entering the plenum (HVAC) space.  CMR does not promote fire spread, but will emit highly toxic smoke if it burns.  CMP is for plenum space and is fire retardant with low toxicity smoke.  CMX is for outdoor use only, and is not fire rated at all.  Generally, for home use, CMR is the right choice.

 

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Edited December 22, 2019 by LogicalDrm

[Naterr]

Cable Matters, Tripp Lite, Star tech. 24AWG Cat5e, Cat6. I've even gone to walmart and grabbed the "black web" brand flat cable and it worked fine for my 75 mbps connection