Where to buy a good cable
Where to buy a good cable
I utilize a garden room (~40-45 metres from the main house) as my office or workspace for computers. Currently, I rely on a power line adapter, but I’m considering installing an Ethernet cable there. From my studies, I’ve explored Cat6/Cat6A since I already have a fibre connection that supports 1gbps when connected to the BT router. There’s a black conduit running underground toward the garden room (beneath the ground), with a small opening about 2 metres from our new BT router through a brick wall. I’m reaching out for recommendations on purchasing a high-quality, fast, reliable, and durable cable suitable for this setup—especially important given the frequent rain. Ideally, I’d like around 50 metres, but 35-40 metres should suffice if good cables are available. Thank you in advance for any advice or details you can provide.
Do you have a specific budget in mind? This should fit well. MutecPower 50m CAT6 Outdoor waterproof Direct Burial Ethernet Network Cable - UTP - CCA - 550Mhz - Black 50 meter is available on Amazon.co.uk. If you're feeling adventurous, consider the 'Cat 7' Ethernet Cable 50m Outdoor & Indoor SSTP Internet Cable 50m High Speed 10Gbps 600MHz with 50 free clips – waterproof, anti-interference, flat design, faster than Cat 6/Cat 5, ideal for routers or modems. Computers & Accessories on Amazon.co.uk also offer similar options.
Generally, any shielded waterproof cable roll from a random store works fine. After that, secure the ends using an affordable crimp kit from aamzon.
1.3 gbp per meter applies when purchasing 50 meters. Industrial cat5e shielded UTP cables offer resistance to moisture. For more details, see: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/eth-217028...p/2170280/ Cat5e performs adequately and supports up to 2.5 gbps without problems. Connectors available include: 40m outdoor-rated, PE insulation, pure copper (not CCA), 55436 Goobay - Patch cord | U/UTP; 6; Cu; PE; black; 40m; RJ45 plug, both sides; U/UTP6-CU-400-O | TME - Electronic components; 50m; RJ45 plug, both sides; U/UTP6-CU-500-O | TME - Electronic components. Another option uses plain LSZH insulation similar to the industrial cat5e: https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/s_ftp6-cu-...bay/68701/. For fiber alternatives, consider around $100 for 50 meters of armored fiber: https://www.fs.com/products/17770.html?a...&id=615206. You can pair this with a couple of fiber to ethernet converters costing roughly $30–$50 each (e.g., rj45 to SFP converter). Adding an LC transceiver for the SFP port completes the setup. Avoid CCA cables at this length; some devices may struggle unless you adjust power settings via device manager.