RE: Cat 5e or Cat 6 -- shielded or unshielded?

["Stephen Jones" <ukha@xxxxxxx>]

I'd agree with Martin here - don't bother with Cat6 or shielded unless
you can see the need for it, such as for use with multi-room audio
systems like Rob mentioned. But remember there are some audio systems
coming out which use UTP rather than shielded, and even those that say
they need shielded will still work over UTP.

Even with Cat5e try not to exceed the bend radii (nothing more than the
radius of a Coke tin preferably), and don't over stretch it when pulling
through joists.

HTH

SJ

-----Original Message-----
From: UKHA [mailto:ukha@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 04 November 2003 09:07
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Cat 5e or Cat 6 -- shielded or unshielded?

I think if you're going to install it yourself Cat5e is the best bet,
your more likely to get a reasonable install without the need for high
end test equipment, possibly shielded if you can see the need for any
equipment that can make use of it. Interference shouldn't be a problem
as long as the cables are at least 65mm away from 240v, if you need to
cross mains ensure its at 90 degrees.
Cat6 is a different ball game and you need to be aware of the bend radii
of the cable, such as deeper backboxes to ensure you don't 'squash' the
cable. Also, simply walking on the cable affects its characteristics.
You should avoid using cable ties as these tend to crush the cable
etc...

Cheers
Martin

-----Original Message-----
From: Derek Erb [mailto:erb@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 04 November 2003 08:14
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Cat 5e or Cat 6 -- shielded or unshielded?


To Cat5e or to Cat6... that is the question.

Whether tis nobler to use shielded cable or unshielded cable when
running through walls which could be near electricity...



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