Timeline for Running cat 6 networking cable in the attic: what is up to code?
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| Aug 4, 2012 at 18:06 | comment | added | alx9r | @used2could The code requirements for cable ratings isn't only about voltage. Flammability and their ability to spread flame and produce noxious gases is also a key factor. That is why there are different classes for plenums, risers, etc. | |
| May 19, 2012 at 23:14 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/#!/StackDIY/status/203987132988141568 | ||
| May 16, 2012 at 23:54 | comment | added | funkadelic | @DA01 thanks, yep i have tried both wifi bridges/extenders and powerline. just can't get enough bandwidth with either. Eg. with powerline (HomePlug AV) I benchmarked at only 5Mbps sustained throughput & WiFi was too bursty. I am using MoCA adapters now, and am getting 90Mbps sustained throughput which is much nicer, but now need to integrate PoE devices into the network, so figured it's time to hardwire. | |
| May 16, 2012 at 18:22 | vote | accept | funkadelic | ||
| May 16, 2012 at 16:54 | comment | added | DA01 | I'm sure you have already done this, but I like to remind people that are about to run their own network cable to first check to see if a newer wireless network is good enough. It often is. | |
| May 16, 2012 at 16:46 | answer | added | Tester101 | timeline score: 13 | |
| May 16, 2012 at 14:10 | comment | added | used2could | CAT6 cable runs such low voltage (2.5 volts peak). If it were me I wouldn't worry too much about code for my own residence. If you are worried, I'd follow guidelines for copper telephone knowing that POTS lines have a lot more voltage than CAT6 you should be safe. | |
| May 16, 2012 at 1:25 | history | asked | funkadelic | CC BY-SA 3.0 |