Re: CAT5e wiring question

[Tom M <thomas.a.meier@xxxxxxxxx>]

On May 12, 3:27=A0pm, "Josepi" <J.R...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> You may also want to consider Cat6 cables. Gigabit is becoming popular an=
d
> cat5 doesn't handle gigabit too well over longer runs. It also sheilds
> better as the twists are tighter.
>
> "Bob F" <bobnos...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> news:hses57$qnk$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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. =A0My
> > question is, before I start pulling the cables, are there any rules of
> > thumb to be wary of? =A0Like don't run them next to electric wires or
> > coax or speaker wires, etc. =A0Any thoughts appreciated.

I thought about cat6.  What is the cost compare and I assume I
wouldn't have any problems with older equipment on them?

Thanks
Tom