Cat 5 Cable for Underground Conduit Question

[btoner69]

I ran 3 Cat 5e to my garage in PVC conduit, 1 is used two spare. Did not use Cat 6 because the old computer in the garage does not have gigabit NIC anyway. Did not use direct burial or gel filled because if I have any problems I will simply pull new wire. KISS method. Not planning on a server in the garage anytime soon.

 

[steelin3rd]

i will be pulling 3 cat 5e most likely as i already have it on hand, 1 RG-6, and whatever the alarm guys wire is. Finishing out the pipe this weekend, probably making the pull next weekend. can't wait to get some power out there.

the run is about 175ft-185ft, should i consider buying some cat6 because of the distance?

 

[mrb]

no. dont waste your money on cat6. not necessary.