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Ethernet Cable: Outdoors

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Hi all, Can someone advise me the proper cable type for outdoor purposes. I need a specified cable that is water resistant. Much appreciated,

Name: wanderer
Date: February 9, 2009 at 13:14:21 Pacific

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Put it in the gray electrical pvc pipe which is water and uv proof.

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To be honest I want to avoid that.... If someone could direct to me proper Ethernet cable that is UV and water resistant. Thankx

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hi.. You can use Cat 5e UTP Outdoor Cable with Double Water-Resistant Networking is a part of Life >>Enjoy>>>

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Hi Kumar, can you give me a link of what you recommended? Thx,

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Name: wanderer
Date: February 9, 2009 at 13:52:19 Pacific

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Put "Cat 5e UTP Outdoor Cable with Double Water-Resistant" into google an see what comes up.

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Name: jefro
Date: February 9, 2009 at 14:22:35 Pacific

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For example. http://www.americantechsupply.com/c... "Best Practices", Event viewer, host file, perfmon, antivirus, anti-spyware, Live CD's, backups, are in my top 10

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Name: Curt R
Date: February 9, 2009 at 14:40:28 Pacific

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Personally, having worked with outdoor grade UTP/STP I'd go with the PVC pipe idea before I'd order outdoor cable. The good outdoor grade cable is filled with some type of grease that's really annoying!

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Name: wanderer
Date: February 9, 2009 at 14:56:41 Pacific

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Which gets pretty messy when the lawnmower hits it :-)

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Name: jefro
Date: February 9, 2009 at 16:27:06 Pacific

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See also your local building codes. Above ground and underground might make a huge difference. Call before you dig! "Best Practices", Event viewer, host file, perfmon, antivirus, anti-spyware, Live CD's, backups, are in my top 10

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