These cables should work fine, but check your specific needs and environment.
These cables should work fine, but check your specific needs and environment.
Hi everyone, I’m setting up a CAT 6 jack close to the breaker panel because the area has lots of electrical wiring. The floor runs through a space with just a 24-inch gap between three groups of power cables (five 15A and one 20A). I plan to run the Ethernet cable about 12 inches from each power bundle, keeping it parallel for 18 to 24 inches before the power lines spread out. This setup should work well for now, even if I upgrade to a faster network later. Regarding running cables alongside heating ducts—could that cause problems? If so, what distance should I maintain between them? Thanks for your help!
Like @brwainer said that interference is really more of a concern then people try running high and low voltage parallel for a significant run. Also here is an explanation about the difference in Cat standards. basically cat 7 would be the most stable, however they state that cat 6a should be more than enough for most peoples needs https://planetechusa.com/blog/ethernet-d...7-vs-cat8/
I've attempted to disrupt Ethernet connections by covering them with thick power cables, but so far no issues have occurred, even with inexpensive CAT 5 cables. Please let me know if this is helpful.