CAT5 or CAT5e ??

ffwd

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I am about to run a network in my new home, along with satillite and phone lines. Can some one tell me the difference between CAT5 and CAT5e. I know CAT5e is much cheaper, but does that mean a loss in quality?
 

ScottMac

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Category 5e UTP is a newer spec, and holds a higher certification than Category 5 UTP.

To keep the level of certification, ALL components must be at the same level classification. If you pull 5e cable, you ABSOLUTELY must use Cat 5e panels, outlets, inserts, jumpers, surge protectors, etc.

If you run Cat 5e, you ABSOLUTELY should NOT use Cat 5 (i.e., less than Cat 5e) components to save money. There may be some interoperability issues between the levels. There may also be some interoperability issues between the various manufacturers' components (since they all use different techniques to achieve the Category rating....and only using their own components).

Shop for the system, cable and components, for both / all three levels (you didn't mention Cat 6) from one manufacturer, pick the one that hits the closest to your price point, and go with it. DO NOT mix vendors....it may be a costly troubleshooting headache.

If you want some additional background info, check out the Tech Library on the Anixter website. Several vendors have papers posted that give a detailed explanation on mixing (not mixing) multi-vendor components.

"Always pull more than you need"

Good Luck

Scott
 

Woodchuck2000

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CAT5e should be significantly more expensive than CAT5, not the other way round...?

It is certified to run Gigabit-Over-Copper, being much higher quality than normal CAT5.

Unless you're intending to run gigabit (if so, why?) It's worth saving the money and installing normal CAT5.
 

nihil

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from what i have seen cat5e can go for ~10$ less per 1000 feet vs. cat5. don't ask me how this works, i'm not really sure myself. but this is what i have seen.
 

ffwd

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I found this on the Home Depot website, I don't know if the 1000 foot roll of cat5e is a really good deal or not but it's half price compaired to the cat5.


Category 5 $17.95
each
Qty. 100 feet

#190829 $54.00
each
Qty. 500 feet

#190973
Category 5e $0.15
per foot
Qty.

#709489 $14.95
each
Qty. 100 feet

#190089 $54.00
per roll
Qty. 1000 feet


 
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