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Ethernet Cables

Hello All,
Hope everyone is safe,healthy & employed

Regarding Ethernet cables-does a "HI End" cable like Audioquest,Nordost etc and the like..do these
make a significant difference regarding a regular type brand--cat 6--needed for Streaming
I do need a long run ie 20-25 feet. AM i ok using a standard brand from a computer store or are these
expensive hi end brands better to stream?
Many Thanks
shellyboy1
tuberist
1,006 posts
 
just make sure they are shielded. CAT6 is fine. Monoprice has decent quality at very affordable price....I use Audioquest Cinnamon between my router and modem and router and streamer. I have a Monoprice between my router and server also.
jea48
4,871 posts
 
Ethernet cables work or they don't
Trouble shooting. Pages 8 thru 11
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/cabling/activities/fluke_copper_testing.pdf  

Just one example.    
An Ethernet cable may work but the receiving device may exhibit occasional errors. 
One possible cause.  
• Poor quality patch cords

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djones51
4,947 posts
 
Yes poor quality patch cables cause problems so it’s best to stick with cables that meet standards. I always make sure they have the appropriate labeling.

https://community.fs.com/blog/network-cable-standards-tia-568-vs-iso-11801-vs-en-50173.html

Little more info on choosing the right cables.
https://community.fs.com/blog/network-communication-cables-that-power-your-internet.html
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
When I switched from cat6 to cat7 cable I experienced significantly fewer dropouts


djones51
4,947 posts
 
Your CAT 7 cable is operating like a CAT 6A with standard connectors if it is
CAT 7

In addition, the link impedance of this standard is 100 Ω. What’s more, there is no equipment that has connectors supporting the Class F (Category 7) channel and Class FA (Category 7a) channel. Category 7 and Category 7a are not recognized by the TIA/EIA.

What is Cat7? It’s effectively a dead standard and one that few should concern themselves with.

However, if you are one of the few who want or need a Cat7 Ethernet cable or three, then you need to be sure that what you’re buying is Cat7. Don’t be caught out by Cat6A masquerading as the older standard.



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