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Which network cable do I need?

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Cat5e.

 

If you're going outside, either rum cable inside conduit or use outdoor rated Cat5e cable, otherwise the cable will fall apart over time exposed to elements.

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If the details are accurate, then definitely the first link (Mcab), atleast they promise the 10/100/1000, the other cable only says 10/100. Even though cat5e should always work as 10/100/1000, i've came across cat5e cables that didn't.

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Patch cables tend to use a stranded wire, not that great for longer distances. If you are running cables outdoors, get foil shielded burial grade Cat5e or Cat6. The foil shielding will reduce any interference from other circuits and protect the wire a little better from rodents or other animals chewing the wire. The burial grade means it has like a grease coating under the jacket of the wire that sort of self-seals if the wire get nicked and keeps it waterproof. We had an installer use indoor wire outdoors and it's a mess now, just 2 years later we are having to go in and replace it all. So a few dollars spent then would save us thousands now, not cool.

 

You don't need wire to go at gigabit speeds as most cameras are 100mbps but doesn't hurt to plan for the future.

 

In a perfect world, use conduit to protect the wire because outside you don't know what can happen to it and easily get cut by an intruder. Don't know what they call it in your country, but we use EMT conduit above ground. Provides a clean professional look and can be painted.

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