Steve wrote: > On Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:24:17 +0100, Rob Beard <r...@esdelle.co.uk> wrote: > > >> javadayaz wrote: >> >>> i already have a cat5 cable ready to go...the one i was using inside >>> the house. I dont see why this cant installed outside...its a 30 meter >>> crossover cable!!! >>> >> If they can make the hole big enough and then fill it in, then yeah, it >> should be okay. Switches are usually smart enough to accept crossover >> or standard cables. I'd guess the same applies for routers. >> >> My only concern would be water getting into the cable or possibly a >> lightning strike, but then maybe I'm just paranoid. >> >> > > Is CAT5 cable UV proof, would it turn brittle and fall apart outside? > > Standard CAT5 definitely isn't UV proof or particularly water proof but should nevertheless work for 3-4 years OK. There is a CAT5 cable rated for outdoor use but it's 4-5x the price.
Dan Fish
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