Cat6A or Cat6A Cable

[toshrick]

I'm going to install Dahua 2mp cameras about 7 of them. I need to run Cable in my attic first.

Is there any advantage of running cat6A over Cat6?

Thanks Rick

 

[fenderman]

I'm going to install Dahua 2mp cameras about 7 of them. I need to run Cable in my attic first.

Is there any advantage of running cat6A over Cat6?

Thanks Rick

No

 

[toshrick]

Thanks Fenderman.

How about shield or unshielded?

 

[TonyR]

How about shield or unshielded?

Unless you have concerns about EMI from adjacent devices or some assistance with lightning suppression (No guarantees there) AND you plan to properly install shielded RJ-45's AND use properly installed and grounded Ethernet surge suppression devices, then no need for shielded BUT....

...in attics, crawl spaces or walls stay away from conductors and devices/fixtures carrying 120/240 VAC ("mains" voltage to our friends across the pond) by a least 2 feet, don't run CAT cable parallel to them or any any closer than that AND if you must cross them with the CAT cable do so only at a right angle.

 

[toshrick]

Thanks TonyR that is a lot of good information.
Much appreciated