Suggestions on ethernet cable

[Enrique]

I like the new jacks that you can push the wires completely through the jack then trim after you crimp them. So much easier than the old ones where you had to pre-trim the wires to the proper length.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FI9VU2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tigerwillow1]

Not everybody recommends the same RJ45 plugs. This is the one I use. The inserts make a world of difference in ease of installation. The installation is easiest if you strip about 2" off the cable jacket.
8P8C RJ45 Plug with Inserts for Solid Cat6 Ethernet Cable, 100 pcs/pack - Monoprice.com

There's a link to an installation pdf on the product page.

 

[Parley]

I just did my first cable today. Ran about 50' of Cat6 cable with 23 gauge solid copper wire. I use the Klien pull through RJ45 plugs and the Klien pull through tool made for them. Bought them at the local Home Depot. I just took my time and it worked out well. No goof ups put I did catch a couple of errors where I had to reinstall the wires again before I clamped it all together. By the way I took off about 2" of the insulation to make installing the wires into the plugs easier for me.

 

[NoloC]

By the way I took off about 2" of shield to make installing the wires into the plugs easier for me.

Hi @Parley . Did you use shielded Cat 6 cable (STP) ?

 

[mark_whocares]

By the way I took off about 2" of the insulation to make installing the wires into the plugs easier for me.

Generically speaking: with Cat6 you want to have your terminations close and not to untwist/unsheathe any more than you absolutely have to once it's punched down or crimped.

 

[nbstl68]

I don't really want to chance making my own cables, (I only need a couple cables < 100'), so could anyone recommend quality places to buy pre-terminated cables? Solid copper sounds like the recommendation. Is CAT6 really needed or would CAT5E be sufficient for 2MP cameras?

 

[Snapper30]

I don't really want to chance making my own cables, (I only need a couple cables < 100'), so could anyone recommend quality places to buy pre-terminated cables? Solid copper sounds like the recommendation. Is CAT6 really needed or would CAT5E be sufficient for 2MP cameras?

This.

I don’t get it, people always ask this question over and over you have 2 options for cable, monoprice or cables matter. cat 5 or cat 6 for security cameras, it really makes no difference. But if you want the better cable for the hell of it, get cat 6. Plain and simple!!!

Monoprice or Cables Matter have a good rep and some are available on Amazon. Pre-terminated will be harder to run in walls, etc. if that matters. Yes, solid copper, not CCA as @looney2ns posted, especially for in-wall installation. Stranded copper is more flexible and generally used for patch cords from the wall jacks to your device.

 

[looney2ns]

I don't really want to chance making my own cables, (I only need a couple cables < 100'), so could anyone recommend quality places to buy pre-terminated cables? Solid copper sounds like the recommendation. Is CAT6 really needed or would CAT5E be sufficient for 2MP cameras?

Blue Jeans cable. Blue Jeans Cable -- Quality Cables at Reasonable Prices

 

[nbstl68]

Thanks I'm going with the Cable Matters CAT6. I'm sure BJC is good, (and made in USA) but not worth that much difference for me.

Cable Matters 150'
CAT6 - $28
CAT6a (Shielded) $38

BlueJeans 150'
CAT5e - $77
CAT6 - $109
CAT6a - $172

 

[sdipcam]

I have a question on solid vs stranded, which is better for making a 90 degree turn through conduit? I'm guessing solid will be fine. Maybe after two 90 degree turns, one should use stranded?

 

[TonyR]

I have a question on solid vs stranded, which is better for making a 90 degree turn through conduit? I'm guessing solid will be fine. Maybe after two 90 degree turns, one should use stranded?

Around two 90's even stranded can be difficult as well.
That being said, if it were me, I'd use solid and install a *Condulet in place of at least one of the 90's near the longest pull. Can be had in PVC or metallic.

* LB., LR, LL, LT depending on exit/turn.

 

[Parley]

Hi @Parley . Did you use shielded Cat 6 cable (STP) ?

Late reply but I did not use shielded Cat 6 cable.