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I did this years ago using the very thin (3mm, round) Unifi Patch Cables in white. Very clean and reliable, and getting 1 Gbit/s without issue. Another benefit
by jval43 1y ago
I did this years ago using the very thin (3mm, round) Unifi Patch Cables in white. Very clean and reliable, and getting 1 Gbit/s without issue.
Another benefit is that I can cram 4 of them inside a single cable runner at the one spot I have to (no space for a switch). Where it's just one cable you run them bare and they look very clean.
The old ones I have are still CAT5e, the newer ones they sell are CAT6 at the same thinness. All unshielded (UTP).
10/10 would buy again.
- ElijahLynn 1y agoThanks Here is a link for others who want to know how thin: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/accessories-cables-dacs/collections/accessories-pro-patch-cables/products/unifi-ethernet-patch-cable-with-bendable-booted-rj45 https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/accessories-cables-dacs/...
- OJFord 1y agoPatch cables are meant for connections between equipment, e.g. in a networking cabinet. Cable for the runs between terminal points (like the cabinet's patch panel and a workstation, or your home TV, etc.) is less flexible - more shielded and I think solid core instead of multi-stranded (like twin & Earth vs. flex) - I'm not sure if it's available flat or skinny though.
- jval43 1y agoI know and agree. My point is in a home setting at 1 Gigabit you don't really need it. Obviously YMMV.
- jdubs1984 1y agoPatch cables, per the spec are twisted copper pairs not to exceed 15 feet, usually stranded copper if you’re using cheaper options. Horizontal cabling, from the panel to the jack, is up to I think 350’ of solid core twisted pair. 5e gets you gigabit if it’s done right end to end.
- ashdksnndck 1y agoI wonder if you can buy a spool of this stuff.
- jval43 1y agoAt some point fiber and a few media converters at the ends will probably be the better choice. The connectors are much smaller too.