Which cable is best for extended runs? Flat Lan or Round Lan for 15 meters?
Which cable is best for extended runs? Flat Lan or Round Lan for 15 meters?
Looking for guidance on selecting the best option for long-distance use. What matters most is durability and low maintenance needs.
There are eight wires in an Ethernet cable, organized into four pairs. Each pair is twisted together at varying speeds. The standard requires these four cables to be bundled together in a round shape. Some Cat6 and higher cables include a plastic guide inside to maintain even spacing, taking the form of a cross. The requirement is for a round cable, specifically designed to minimize RF interference. For extended distances, unless you need the cable to fit through tight spaces (<|pad|> & under a carpet or rug is the only choice), opt for round cables.
15 meters isn't a big span. The flat cable will perform just fine—it still employs twisted pairs, but arranges them side by side to create a flat configuration rather than twisting them together. Choose whatever is easier, what fits better or is simpler to manage.
Where is this cable going to run? Outdoors or indoors? Are you running it within a conduit or under carpeting/rugs where foot traffic is going to be high?
it will travel from one home to another, it might seem strange but the houses in our country are nearby, so it will operate outside without people passing by. the main concerns i have are rain and wind, but we've already planned ways to handle those issues.
Ensure surge protection at both ends with properly grounded devices. A popular option is the Ubiquiti ETH-SP-G2. There are two categories of outdoor cables: direct burial and exterior use. Direct burial cables are intended for underground installation and lack strong UV protection. Exterior cables offer UV resistance but may not be as durable. Some products combine both direct burial and UV protection.