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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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I need 5000 feet, where can I get it and what's a good brand. Pricewatch has some good prices, but a lot of it is house brand (which I don't really trust). Thoughts/recommendations?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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why do u need cat6? whats wrong with cat5?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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gigabit sucka. and some will be used for phone.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
gigabit sucka. and some will be used for phone.

5e should work just as well
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so what's the diff between cat 6 and cat 5e then?
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
so what's the diff between cat 6 and cat 5e then?

i thought 6 had thicker jacketing but both are rated for gigabit.
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besides, I'm more interested in a vendor over which cable selection has been made.
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Originally Posted by DakarM
i thought 6 had thicker jacketing but both are rated for gigabit.
Making it less susceptible to interferance?
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
Making it less susceptible to interferance?

jacketing as in thicker plastic

have you checked lowes or homedepot?
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Originally Posted by DakarM
jacketing as in thicker plastic

have you checked lowes or homedepot?
Right, so what's the point of making the jacket thicker? Just to be more durable?

I'll check them. Didn't even consider it. ty
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