AS we are laying a wooden flooring, I need to run some Ethernet RJ45 cables from myfibre optic broadband router in one room, to my Audio/Video equipment in the other room, Under the floorboards. the run is upto 15M and have at least three items that id like to hardwire into the system.
Firstly I have a few questions, are CAT5 and CAT6 the same except CAT6 can handle faster speed/data etc etc. If so im assuming its best to use CAT6 to get the best out or the broadband connection especially over a long run of cable.
I looked at purchasing a tool set to make the leads up off EBAY, rather than just buy the leads. I would then have the means to make others as and when required. HOWEVER is it really an EASY DIY job to use these EBAY kits and get a decent result. my skill level isnt pro by any means, but I have fitted alarms and phone lines to a good standard in the past so Im not too clumsy.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Network-E...rkingTools_Accessories_SM&hash=item48674e81c6
Firstly I have a few questions, are CAT5 and CAT6 the same except CAT6 can handle faster speed/data etc etc. If so im assuming its best to use CAT6 to get the best out or the broadband connection especially over a long run of cable.
I looked at purchasing a tool set to make the leads up off EBAY, rather than just buy the leads. I would then have the means to make others as and when required. HOWEVER is it really an EASY DIY job to use these EBAY kits and get a decent result. my skill level isnt pro by any means, but I have fitted alarms and phone lines to a good standard in the past so Im not too clumsy.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Network-E...rkingTools_Accessories_SM&hash=item48674e81c6
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