Which 25 metre ethernet cable?

wenger08

Hi can anyone recommend a good 25 metre ethernet cable please? i want something that's reliable and won't fail. There's so many options out there cat5, cat5e, cat6 etc
Two of the cables will be running out doors. Two of the cables will be running internally.

Preferably sold on amazon too, as i need it delivering quickly.

Thanks

JustAnotherSaver

When I did my living room, which required going under the floor as the floor was being ripped up and replaced anyway, I just ordered some cat6 on the reel and that was that. Didn't look out for any fancy names or anything. Just cat6. 

Put it in place, cut the end, connected the connectors, job done & 9 years on it still works. 

wenger08

JustAnotherSaver said:

When I did my living room, which required going under the floor as the floor was being ripped up and replaced anyway, I just ordered some cat6 on the reel and that was that. Didn't look out for any fancy names or anything. Just cat6. 

Put it in place, cut the end, connected the connectors, job done & 9 years on it still works. 

Thanks

There seems to be different types of cat6. cat6 shielded and cat6 patch, whats the difference?
I dont have the tools to add the connectors on myself so need to buy a ready made cable

leseul

Shielded will typically not be required in a home setting.

It's used to deal with EMF interference.

wongataa

wenger08 said:

There seems to be different types of cat6. cat6 shielded and cat6 patch, whats the difference?
I dont have the tools to add the connectors on myself so need to buy a ready made cable

Patch cable is for connecting two computers directly.  For regular network cable runs you just want standard cable.  Just get any regular CAT6 cable of the length you want.  There won't be much difference between any of it.

leseul

Also, test them all in a reliable setting before installation.

TadleyBaggie

Outdoor grade cable is usually thicker. I terminate my own cables with plugs but this was impossible with the outdoor grade cable, had to terminate into sockets.

400ixl

When you say running outside, how do you mean? Running within a conduit which is sealed?

Are you needing 4 25m cables? If so it may be cheaper to speak to a local networking company who will make their own up.

wenger08

400ixl said:

When you say running outside, how do you mean? Running within a conduit which is sealed?

Are you needing 4 25m cables? If so it may be cheaper to speak to a local networking company who will make their own up.

Running outside, meaning the cable will be going from the router inside, to the outside walls and then into the attics. Not sure what running within a conduit which is sealed means?

Yeah i need 4x25 metre cables, doesn't seem to be anybody local to me doing them just had a search. Worst thing is i need these for an install on monday. Thats why i thought i'd get them on amazon

[Deleted User]

Only other spec to look out for the the AWG (wire gauge) and aim for 23-24 AWG for Cat 6 or 5e

High numbers mean thinner cable so don't get 28AWG thinking it is better, it will be nearly half the diameter of 24 AWG.

Don't get those silly flat ethernet cables either.

wenger08

Deleted_User said:

Only other spec to look out for the the AWG (wire gauge) and aim for 23-24 AWG for Cat 6 or 5e

High numbers mean thinner cable so don't get 28AWG thinking it is better, it will be nearly half the diameter of 24 AWG.

Don't get those silly flat ethernet cables either.

I found this cable after many hours of research!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06VX428P9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AZ7GN1333NDRP&psc=1

Do you think it's decent quality?