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Cat5e (fight me)
Cat5e (fight me)
Yes, I used Cat5e. It’s cheaper, easier to terminate, and easier to pull—especially when you’re fishing cable for cameras. At the distances I’m running, it’s more than enough for what these cameras need.
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Pros
- +Cheaper than Cat6
- +Easier to terminate and pull through tight spaces
- +More than enough bandwidth for typical camera runs
Cons
- -Not as future-proof on paper as higher-category cable
