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novicenetwork
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Apr 25, 2022
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Running CAT6 on outside of home

I've switched plans and instead of going mostly wireless, I purchased a Nighthawk Router and I'm cabling to all the rooms that need ethernet and the Nighthawk has the perfect number of LAN ports.  My...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Apr 25, 2022

    CAT6A STP would be recommended for outdoor use. 

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FURRYe38
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Apr 25, 2022

CAT6A STP would be recommended for outdoor use. 

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    novicenetwork
    Guide
    Apr 25, 2022

    Everything I have read says that the cable I bought should be good, just wanted some other opinions.  🙂    The way I'm planning on running it, there wont be a chance for water to get to the cable.  I'll just have to cross my fingers at this point.  Thank you for the advice!