You can run cat 5 e cable outside.
January 3rd, 2008 | by admin |You can run cat 5 e cable outside, with some special considerations and precautions. You should be aware of the fact that Ethernet cable is only designed to be used over a maximum distance of 100 meters, which is approximately 327 feet. If you need to run cat 5e cable over a longer distance, you can purchase special devices to boost and repeat the electrical signals. You must also remember that cat 5e cable can attract lightning. Even if the cable is buried underground, it may still be subject to lightning strikes. You can purchase cat 5e cable surge protectors for protection. If you are going to use cat 5e cable outside, you should enclose the cables in a PVC pipe or other type of protective sheathing. You can also purchase cat 5e direct-burial cables which can be placed directly into the ground.
