Outdoor UTP cable?

[boybi]

Are there UTP cables specifically for outdoors, exposed to the sun, rain and other elements? Or can I just use ordinary Belden cables instead?

[number001]

If its possible, you can protect it by running it through PVC pipes (orange).

[Mguy]

Yes there is but not sure if its available locally.

http://www.netkrom.com/datasheet/Dat..._ftp_cable.pdf

[boybi]

If its possible, you can protect it by running it through PVC pipes (orange).

I'll be hanging the cable crossing the street. Using PVC pipes won't be a good idea.

[Tdiesel_4D56]

meron po n'yan sir, shielded twisted pair (STP)
kadalasan black ang color.

[ghosthunter]

Are there UTP cables specifically for outdoors, exposed to the sun, rain and other elements? Or can I just use ordinary Belden cables instead?

Ordinary cables would age quickly exposed to sun & heat. The insulation would crack with exposure.

[wowiesy]

Are there UTP cables specifically for outdoors, exposed to the sun, rain and other elements? Or can I just use ordinary Belden cables instead?

across the street?... may maximum effective length ang cat5 cable (in terms of signal strength) using standard switches and hubs... (i'm assuming you are trying to extend your physical network to another branch of office na nasa tapat ng bahay or existing office... )..

di ko ma recall ilan meters ang maximum.. that is total length including all twists and turns... gano kalapad ang street na tatawirin? may sidewalk on both sides?

pag hindi pa maayos ang gumawa, there's a chance na pagkalatag ay magkaproblem sa network (hindi ma maximize yung bandwidth na dapat designed for cat5 or cat5e)... hindi pa kasama yung possible easy wear and tear (cat5 itself is not meant for outdoor hot / cold / moisture conditions) so baka before you know it, sablay na network signals mo...

if ok with you, would you like to share ano plan tlaga para makapagbigay ng inputs ang mga techies dito what would be the best and cost efficient solution for your application...

[CoDer]

Tanong ka ng CAT5e Solid Outdoor UTP kung meron boybi, black ang kulay ng insulation nyan. Kaso max 100m ka lang pero sa practice namin eh max 80m.

[Chinoi]

Di ba kaya ng wifi yun distance? Baka mahal yun outdoor utp cable.

[12vdc]

IMO very risky during electrical storms plus CAT5 Ethernet is limited to 100meters.Try searching for self-supporting CAT5 STP. Using STP needs good earth-grounding to protect your equipt.

An option for low-cost diy is by using tie wire as messenger-wire then lash your UTP. This will protect your ordinary UTP from mechanical stress.

Best options for outdoor is to use modem or media converter like:
FE to fiber (static proof)
FE to SDSL (or any DSL tech utilizing ordinary twisted pair)
FE Point-to-point radio or infrared