Fiber would be fantastic in this scenario. Too bad my AF24 takes copper only.
On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 9:48 AM, David <[email protected]> wrote: > I move to fiber when it runs over 250' > > > On 11/18/2015 09:17 AM, Rory Conaway wrote: >> >> I would look at a 23 gauge Cat-6. Contact Kevin at Primus. We used it >> for 300' runs successfully >> >> Rory >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Muehleisen >> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 7:52 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [AFMUG] CAT5e or CAT6 shielded outdoor patch cable >> >> We have a situation where an AirFiber is struggling to maintain a gigabit >> ethernet connection. It's right next to a FM antenna. We've replaced the >> ~75ft. patch cable with belden shielded CAT5 and shielded ends. We've >> replaced the cable a couple time now. It will run gigabit in good >> conditions, but as soon as it rains or snows, the link bounces between gig >> and 100meg. Both ends are shielded and bonded. >> >> My question is, I would like to replace the cable again but with tested >> factory made outdoor shielded CAT5e or CAT6 at 75ft. I cannot seem to find a >> quality outdoor rated STP cable at custom lengths that is at least 24AWG >> solid wire. >> >> If anyone can make a recommendation, that would be great. > >
