Re: CAT5e wiring question

["Josepi" <J.R.M.@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You may also want to consider Cat6 cables. Gigabit is becoming popular and
cat5 doesn't handle gigabit too well over longer runs. It also sheilds
better as the twists are tighter.



"Bob F" <bobnospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Cross, but do not parallel them close to power. Don't kink them - smooth
bends.



Tom M wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I will soon be wiring a home network in my home, pulling a bunch of
> cat5e cables through the walls to a patch panel in the basement.  My
> question is, before I start pulling the cables, are there any rules of
> thumb to be wary of?  Like don't run them next to electric wires or
> coax or speaker wires, etc.  Any thoughts appreciated.
>