ᐅ Which Cat cables should be installed on the exterior wall? Issues with moisture?
Created on: 24 Aug 2021 07:47
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Schimi1791
Hello everyone,
as I already mentioned in another thread, our internet connection in the house is quite basic, relying on Wi-Fi and repeaters. Now I have the following thought:
In a few days, work will begin on the facade. It will receive a new plaster finish. This would be a good opportunity to install additional cables on the exterior wall. The plan is to run wiring for extra lighting on the facade and at least two cables (3 x 2.5 mm2 (3 x 0.01 inch2)) for infrared heaters, which might be installed later under a patio cover. For this, corresponding channels will be cut into the existing facade and then replastered.
Now the question is: is it possible to run Cat cables along the facade to provide internet to all floors through wired connections? We would drill a hole in the exterior wall at the spot where the “router” is located in the living room and run the cables on the outside wall to the respective rooms. I assume moisture protection needs to be considered here? What type of cables would be required? Cat 5 should definitely be sufficient, right? What about potential moisture issues? Running cables along the exterior wall is, of course, not the most elegant solution but certainly the easiest.
Thanks a lot 🙂
as I already mentioned in another thread, our internet connection in the house is quite basic, relying on Wi-Fi and repeaters. Now I have the following thought:
In a few days, work will begin on the facade. It will receive a new plaster finish. This would be a good opportunity to install additional cables on the exterior wall. The plan is to run wiring for extra lighting on the facade and at least two cables (3 x 2.5 mm2 (3 x 0.01 inch2)) for infrared heaters, which might be installed later under a patio cover. For this, corresponding channels will be cut into the existing facade and then replastered.
Now the question is: is it possible to run Cat cables along the facade to provide internet to all floors through wired connections? We would drill a hole in the exterior wall at the spot where the “router” is located in the living room and run the cables on the outside wall to the respective rooms. I assume moisture protection needs to be considered here? What type of cables would be required? Cat 5 should definitely be sufficient, right? What about potential moisture issues? Running cables along the exterior wall is, of course, not the most elegant solution but certainly the easiest.
Thanks a lot 🙂
Schimi179125 Aug 2021 09:35Are there any significant quality differences between CAT7 cables? I am noticing quite a large price range.
Schimi179127 Aug 2021 07:52I finally tried AVM FRITZ!Powerline. However, in the basement, the signal is noticeably weaker than over Wi-Fi. A pity...
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Are there actually any significant quality differences between CAT7 cables? I notice quite a large price range.To be honest, I’m not an expert on this, but I assume the differences aren’t significant for most people. The specifications themselves are standardized. Beyond that, there are more premium versions that might, for example, offer better shielding, and so on...
Schimi1791 schrieb:
I’ve tried AVM FRITZ!Powerline now. In the basement, the performance is clearly worse than Wi-Fi. Too bad...Yes, it really should only be a last resort when nothing else is possible. It’s also possible that it might work great on your first try but stop working the next day...
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Are there any significant quality differences between CAT7 cables? I notice quite a wide range in prices. Electrically, no.
However, there are physical differences that are usually specified:
- Generally, these are not designed for outdoor installation because they are not UV-resistant.
- Some versions include rodent protection, which complicates termination.
- And so on.
For indoor installation, the simplest version is usually sufficient. You can get it in large rolls for under 1€/m (under $1/yard).
Make sure that each conductor consists entirely of copper.
There are also types made from CCA, where the core is aluminum and the surface of the aluminum is coated with copper. These conductors are more prone to breaking but are cheaper. They are often offered in river or bay areas.
There are also types made from CCA, where the core is aluminum and the surface of the aluminum is coated with copper. These conductors are more prone to breaking but are cheaper. They are often offered in river or bay areas.