What Are the Best Outdoor Ethernet Cables?

Outdoor ethernet cables will face abuse from the elements presenting increased likelihood for damage or disconnection, posing a very real threat to your data network. They must be sturdy and reliable in order to last. Cables.com stocks the best outdoor network patch cables for the most affordable prices on the market. 

It's essential that your outdoor ethernet cable is built to last from high-quality materials meant to withstand the elements. You might be wondering "what types of cables can I use outdoors?" and that's a good question - not all cables are meant to be installed outdoors, and using the wrong cables can result in signal disruption or worse. Cables.com stocks quality-manufactured outdoor ethernet cables intended to handle nasty weather as well as direct burial. 

Outdoor Category6 Ethernet Cables

A good network patch cable for use outdoors needs to meet a few requirements: it should be rugged enough to resist extreme weather and interference from pets without compromising the strength or speed of your connection. Cables.com stocks Datacomm cables that can tick off all those boxes. You can find our Category 5e, Cat6, and Cat6A outdoor cables at competitive prices in a variety of configurations based on your needs, with the additional option of creating a custom cable order if necessary.

Since their adoption in the 1990s, Category6 cables have become the industry standard network patch cord for modern data network installations. Cat6 cables offer up to twice the speed of Category 5e cables and are gigabit rated, which makes them suitable for POE (Power Over Ethernet) devices - no additional cables needed! Out Datacomm Cat6 and Cat6A cables offer a reliable and secure connection between your devices and your home or office connection. But what if limits on space mean your cables need to be run outdoors? Cables.com has you covered with outdoor Cat6 cables that are sure to withstand the added wear and tear of outdoor installation. 

We stock outdoor Category6 ethernet cables that are shielded and rated for direct burial. You can be sure that the high quality jacket of the cable will withstand years of harsh weather, whether in your backyard, around the siding of your house, or in a factory setting. It's made from rugged and durable HDPE rather than PVC, making it much more sturdy. These Cat6 outdoor ethernet cables are also built with RJ45 connectors, and 550 Mhz rated wire. They're capable of supporting POE (Power Over Ethernet) at 802.3bt up to 100W. They're waterproof, UV resistant, and because of the tough quality of their jackets are resistant to damage from insects and burrowing pests like rodents.

Shopping Outdoor Ethernet Cables at Cables.com

With so many options, it's understandable that you might not be sure where to start. Cables.com wants to make your cables-shopping experience as straightforward and convenient as possible. Use our Quick Patch Finder tool to narrow your options down based on your cables need. We make it easy and affordable for cable and network installers to find and buy the high-quality Cat6 outdoor cable they need for outdoor runs. In fact, we offer a broad variety of cables suitable for outdoor installation. At Cables.com, all cables are shipped quick and fully guaranteed. When you're shopping from our online catalog, you have the option of ordering anywhere between 25 and 450 feet of your Cat6 or Cat6A outdoor ethernet cable. Need more or less cable? Not a problem! You always have the option of ordering custom cables at Cables.com, whether that means a custom color cable in order to distinguish between multiple types of cable being run alongside each other, or a custom length tailored to your particular space. Our Datacomm cables are proudly manufactured right here in the US, and we offer quick shipping from our warehouse in New York state. You also have the option of ordering any of our cables or wires in bulk. 

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