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RonnyJ
Neighbour
5 years ago

Ethernet Cable Specifications

I am building a new home in Kelowna that will have TELUS fibre feed.  I would like some input on what number of Ethernet cable should be wired throughout the house.  I understand there are four diffe...
RonAKA's avatar
RonAKA
Rockstar
5 years ago

I think it depends on the maximum transmission speed and distance that you are planning for. See this table. 

 

 

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    RonnyJ
    Neighbour
    5 years ago

    Thanks for your input.  It is helpful.

  • polecat's avatar
    polecat
    All-Star
    5 years ago

    RonAKA  You are correct there is good better best. Your table will not show up on this site. Thats why i say talk to a good computer installer . Maybe plan for the speeds 5 years down the road.

    • RonAKA's avatar
      RonAKA
      Rockstar
      5 years ago

      Strange. Why would the image not show up? I can see it.

      • polecat's avatar
        polecat
        All-Star
        5 years ago

        RonAKA  Your site shows up as faint slow moving triangle. I've seen this before and it doesn't  work .. ??????

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      RonnyJ
      Neighbour
      5 years ago

      Polecat,

      Thanks for the info.  Very helpful and sort of what triggered my ask.  Cat 5 is out, will find a good installer and plan something more than Cat 5.  As you say, the 5 year plan.

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