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Cat 6 Spec.

I am upgrading my system and need to run ethernet cabling to my Reciever, TV and Blu Ray player.
Figure I'd run Cat 6 based on latest technology.
Do I run, shielded or non, stranded or solid, etc, etc. ??
To many options, I want best for now and future.
this will run in wall.
Please advise as to what spec to buy, 
Longest run will be 50'
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erik_squires
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For the length: Shielded.

For permanent installation: Solid.

For semi-permanent: Stranded.

Usually what you want to do is run 1 long single run to a nearby switch, or wall outlet.

From the nearby switch you hook up  your multiple short runs with short jumpers (1-10') which are usually unshielded, and stranded.

Ethernet uses balanced, high CMR rejection, ground isolated receivers and transmitters, so unshielded is the normal short-hop cable.
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