Cameraguy
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That's what I was thinking.. I'll check out that splitter thanksCameraguy:
Cat 6:
- stiffer, a consideration if you're pulling through a long or multi-turn conduit run.
- a tad trickier for crimping on an RJ45
- a wee bit more expensive
- 1Gb bandwidth cat 6 is overkill for ip cams
Cat 5e:
- flexible, crimping is a bit easier, etc.
- but the minor advantages dictate you keep things in perspective, to weigh pros and cons.
Consider:
1) Today's ip cams don't need 1Gb (cat6). But down the road, might the higher b/w have benefits?
2) Some folks add more cams later. And to avoid pulling more runs of cable, they use a 4 to 1 splitter. Excellent review here by legendary nayr:
1 to 4 PoE Extender
Using an extender on a Cat 6 cable MAY be better-able to handle 4 cams on one cable, especially multiple 8Mp cams....
3) When I pulled cat 5 many years ago during my home remodel, cat 5e was just coming out. Back then home networking was 10Mb. Times change. Technology advances exponentially faster every decade. Using cat6 seems prudent, from a future-proof perspective.
Me?
- I'd pull cat6, to avoid being penny wise and pound foolish.
- I've learned the biggest investment (in labor) is pulling cable. Install good cable.
- Cams can and will be upgraded over time. Trivial compared to upgrading your already-pulled cable! And pull an extra cable on every run!
My two cents: Spend the $50
Fastb
Interesting point.. cat5e easier to fish and terminate. I guess either way the cameras will work fine. Just have to stick with solid copperCat5e no question, for cameras. Especially for outside runs that are not in conduit or just unprotected. Even a lot of the POE+ switches only have 10/100 ports, so why bother with Cat6. I will be long gone before Cat6/Gb interface Cams become the norm.
honestly, i already bought direct bury outdoor cat6 (1000ft of it) and i'm just going to use it for the backbone stuff between switches. i was planning to run it outdoor to the 5 or 6 cameras (yet to be installed), but after working with it for a few connections it is so much stiffer and a PITA to make connections on while up in the air on a ladder. it literally bends the connectors in the switch because it is so rigid. (this is not as much of an issue on a straight connection to the flexible pigtail on the camera)Cat5e no question, for cameras. Especially for outside runs that are not in conduit or just unprotected. Even a lot of the POE+ switches only have 10/100 ports, so why bother with Cat6. I will be long gone before Cat6/Gb interface Cams become the norm.
Let me know how it pulls and how it works with Poe over long runs.https://www.amazon.com/Cable-1000ft-Outdoor-Resistant-Syston/dp/B079M5KBDJ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Syston+Cable+Technology&qid=1555892017&s=gateway&sr=8-5
bought this, says outdoor UV rated (not waterproof), but it is solid copper. haven't installed it yet just pulled out a few feet to check it out, seems okay, much thinner (easier to work with) than the cat6 direct bury i have.