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Can CAT5 stand outside weather?

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Mar 15, 20262710 views
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I have a very good network ethernet in my basement, so I was thinking of extending a CAT5 cable from the DSL router to the second floor where my office is. I can only pass that cable from the outside of the house, but I'm a little concerned about how durable CAT5 would be to heat/rain etc. Is there…

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There is both outdoor and underground rated CAT5 called direct burial (Google Link). Occasionally on installs involving outdoor cable lightning becomes an issue. Grounding blocks should be installed if possible (or one of those UPS's have ethernet p…

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