Ethernet cable

[WestTexan]

I've been told that I should buy a full copper cat5e ethernet cable instead of a stranded one for using my 50/50 fiber internet. 

 

This is the only one I could find that isn't a poor quality cable and mentions that it is full copper, should it work fine?

 

https://m.takealot.com/hi-speed-20m-cat6-cable/PLID70625576

 

Edit : I think I'll buy this one instead

 

https://m.takealot.com/baobab-cat5e-networking-patch-cable-20m/PLID52348594

[SorryBella]

3 minutes ago, WestTexan said:

I've been told that I should buy a full copper cat5e ethernet cable instead of a stranded one for using my 50/50 fiber internet. 

Over what range? Whats your cat rating on your stranded cable (it should be printed on text of the cable)?

[PineyCreek]

2 minutes ago, WestTexan said:

I've been told that I should buy a full copper cat5e ethernet cable instead of a stranded one for using my 50/50 fiber internet. 

 

This is the only one I could find that isn't a poor quality cable and mentions that it is full copper, should it work fine?

 

https://m.takealot.com/hi-speed-20m-cat6-cable/PLID70625576

Stranded/solid, doesn't really matter for most home applications.

 

I'd go with whatever the manual for the fiber router (where the fiber run plugs into) gives you, or what the ISP said. Stranded cabling can take more abuse than solid, but it depends on the application.  All but the crappiest 5e cable can handle gigabit.  5E UTP ethernet cabling.  Been used for years.  What you have will work too, but if it's solid, you don't get as much flexibility.

 

https://www.flukenetworks.com/blog/cabling-chronicles/101-series-stranded-vs-solid-patch-cords

 

Now if what's coming out of that box is something other than standard gigabit, might be something else you need.

[FloRolf]

Unless you want the signal to go to a nearby village literally any cable will do 50/50 with no issues. 

[WestTexan]

17 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

Unless you want the signal to go to a nearby village literally any cable will do 50/50 with no issues. 

https://m.takealot.com/baobab-cat5e-networking-patch-cable-20m/PLID52348594

 

what about patch cable? Since I now know that stranded/solid doesn't matter I think I'll go with the one with best reviews which is this one.It says patch though and I am unsure if I can use this.

27 minutes ago, PineyCreek said:

 

Now if what's coming out of that box is something other than standard gigabit, might be something else you need.

 

[WestTexan]

31 minutes ago, SorryClaire said:

Over what range? Whats your cat rating on your stranded cable (it should be printed on text of the cable)?

What range? I don't know what that means,my speed? 50mbs/upload and 50mbs download. Right now I am using an LTE router with a cat5e cable.

[WestTexan]

Also,I won't be putting this cable through any walls or any material.

[SorryBella]

Just now, WestTexan said:

What range?

As in the cable length. If you gonna go wireless, honestly stranded or solid is gonna be fine in durability and speed. Keep using what you got if its already 5e.

[WestTexan]

Just now, SorryClaire said:

As in the cable length. If you gonna go wireless, honestly stranded or solid is gonna be fine in durability and speed. Keep using what you got if its already 5e.

Well,the cable I need must be 20 meters because the router will be in the kitchen.Right now I'm using a 1 meter cat5e cable since the router is next to my desktop PC

[Donut417]

3 minutes ago, WestTexan said:

Well,the cable I need must be 20 meters because the router will be in the kitchen.Right now I'm using a 1 meter cat5e cable since the router is next to my desktop PC

Stranded vs Solid isn't the issue. You want to stay away from Copper Clad Aluminum cabling, but even at that distance it should be fine. Just beware that your Microwave will likely effect your WiFi performance as 2.4 Ghz is also used by the Magnetron in your Microwave, the only difference is your Microwave will output shitloads more power than the router. 

[Alex Atkin UK]

13 hours ago, WestTexan said:

Well,the cable I need must be 20 meters because the router will be in the kitchen.Right now I'm using a 1 meter cat5e cable since the router is next to my desktop PC

Also consider humidity and grease, a kitchen might not be the best place to have it unless its very well ventilated.