MutecPower 10m CAT6 Outdoor waterproof Direct Burial Ethernet Network Cable - UTP - CCA - 550 Mhz - Black 10 meter with Cable Ties

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The Speed determines how much data (bandwidth) can be sent through the cable. Cat 7 cables have a maximum speed/bandwidth of 10 000 Mbit/s but Cat 6 carries a lower 1000Mbit/s and the cat 5e range of cables carry up to 1000Mbit/s.

The Frequency or MHz indicates how often the signal can pass through the cable. Cat 7 cables have a very high frequency at 600Mhz but Cat 6 only has 250Mhz and Cat5e 100Mhz. Overall a Cat 7 cable will allow more bandwidth at a faster rate than the previous Cat 6 or Cat5e Cables. A common question we get is “Is it better to use conduit underground”? Since direct burial Ethernet cable is rated for direct burial you may indeed bury it without conduit. In fact, based upon my experience, direct burial is actually superior to putting it into a conduit as conduit will allow water in over time (especially PVC). If you live in an area that has a frost line only 3” down, then simply bury the cable without conduit at least 10” down to avoid mechanical damage from shovels and the like. For areas that have frost lines measured in feet, freeze/thaw cycles can play havoc with PVC conduit. Consider that a conduit full of water will have nowhere to go when it freezes and potentially ruin your underground run. The best bet in this scenario is to directly bury Ethernet cable 18 to 24 inches down bedded on top of a couple inches of pea gravel to help with water drainage. Further, it is a good idea to leave some “lazy” curves in the run to allow for ground movement. There are two main factors to look at when comparing network cables. The first is the speed (bandwidth) and the other the frequency (MHz). On a more serious note, some regions are significantly more affected by frequent lightning strikes than others. Using the Internet, find out if your area is in a high risk zone. If so, then any outdoor Ethernet cable is at risk whether above ground or buried. Generally, Ethernet cable that is not buried and does not span structures is at lower risk for lightning strikes, so this is less of an issue. A great example of this type of installation is Ethernet cable used for IP surveillance cameras that are all attached to the same structure. That said, it does not hurt to use ESD protection regardless. Better safe than sorry.If you need to use shielded Ethernet cable then by all means install it but be aware that shielded cable carries penalties with it, such as: Occasionally, it's necessary to use exterior Ethernet cable (CMX) to run an Ethernet cable outside. These are the common scenarios:

We recommend to use punch down style connectors for Solid core cable and not standard crimp ends (these should be used with stranded cables). For installations above ground and between two structures , you will need to use shielded Ethernet cable with a messenger built-in or have a pre-installed messenger. A messenger is a high tensile strength steel wire that has been lashed to two or more points. For more on how to actually install messenger wire cable, or a separate messenger, see Cat6 Shielded Aerial Messenger Cable: Up The Ladder You Go! Its inner film enhances the already weatherproof UV Resistant PE sheath and keeps away any condensation that may build up. Suitable for burying underground mounting to buildings or installing indoors the 7mm copper cable is durable and easy to install delivering gigabit speeds (subject to your network).

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So, there you have it! A comprehensive explanation of how to deal with outdoor Ethernet cable installation. One of the most rewarding aspects of running Ethernet cable outside is seeing it all come together, but understanding the ins and outs of outdoor Ethernet cable requires planning and research. With that I will say… Our range of Cat7 Cables have a double shielding (S/FTP) to eliminate the chance of cross talk and interference from near by devices. These cables are FULL COPPER which is suitable for POE devices such as Access points WIFI Range extenders CCTV or networking switches that need to carry power via the Ethernet cable to a POE port. If you’re running shielded Ethernet cable outside between two buildings (buried or not), it is very important to avoid what is known as a ground loop. This situation arises when the building electrical mains have different ground potentials. This can result in voltage injection through the cable if the cable is running to ground at both ends through the different AC grounds. Mitigation strategies can be found in How to Fix a Ground Loop .