Spool for Monoprice Cat6 cable?
Spool for Monoprice Cat6 cable?
I'm thinking about creating my own Ethernet cables and checked Amazon for Cat6 options. Many of the ones I saw were CCA cables, but I know real Cat6 should be made of pure copper, which makes sense for longer distances. For comparison, this is what I'm reviewing... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I8AH4A/ and this one here... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UY5WL0/. I’m also assuming Cat6 should have a solid core and just cut it as needed. I’d pair it with this kit... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DXB7RGC/
The cable appears fine and the core is present. The boots are not essential but add a polished finish. Be mindful that connecting Cat6 to a Cat5e port might be challenging because of the thicker outer layer around the copper. This issue differs among suppliers and can cause some inconvenience.
I was checking Vivo and NavePoint cable options and noticed they use CCA. It drops around 500 feet and is significantly more affordable. Many listings on Amazon were for CCA cables, which made it hard to tell the difference. True Cat6 should be thicker and stiffer than Cat5e, supporting longer runs at 1000GBASE-T (1Gbps) and possibly 10GBASE-T (10Gbps). The 6A standard also enables longer 10Gbps distances. While the boots aren’t essential, they look good, so I might want to add them.
Yah, Cat6A supports longer 10Gbps connections than Cat6, but no matter the standard Cat5e or Cat6, you're limited to about 300 feet for gigabit performance. CCA tends to be poor in my experience—hardly any reliable beyond 25 to 50 feet, possibly due to the brand or interference issues. I’d avoid it because it’s also more prone to signal disruption. (Maybe I’m mistaken, but I always try to steer clear.)
You might be thinking about getting a large quantity of boots for various reasons, such as preparing for an event, covering a lot of ground, or simply having extra for emergencies.
You might need those many cables because they ensure reliable and efficient data transfer, reducing interference and improving performance.
I mean which part you're referring to when you talk about getting money for all this stuff? I imagine you're talking about the Ethernet port. I hope one day every device with an Ethernet port comes with a matching cable. I don't have much with Ethernet ports myself, but maybe someday I'll make some to sell or give away. It wouldn't be my main hobby, though. It seems like a pretty routine task.