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Ethernet
I am adding a HiFi Rose RS 130 to my set up and need to split my ethernet cable run... Here is my question: I have about a 20' run into the splitter , then 2 x 3' runs to the RS130 and a BluSound Vault. I have been using a $20 ethernet Cat 5 cable on the BluSound Vault alone. I am seeing (typical) ethernet runs for $7,000 to $1.50. Where do I go here? Primary goal is to make sure all 3 runs are identical and really NOT thinking of spending a ton here. Thoughts? Cat 5...6...7...?
Help !!
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I hope you mean "Ethernet switch" instead of "splitter." Keep in mind that Cat 5 cable has about 100x more bandwidth than audio or even video requires. Going to a higher cat than your source and switch supports doesn't help anything. Using shielded however may help. Also, with long runs you run the risk of picking up an induced surge from a local lightning strike. I encourage you to use a certified isolator (UL60601 or ISA60601) on the side closest to your more expensive gear, or one on each end. More about that here. | ||
@erik_squires I am not an IT professional. I believe you are though.
The OP didn’t say what type of internet/speed he has coming into his house. I think that would be a good thing to know, therein a starting point as you said in the above quote, source. Good chance he may be stuck with what he has. It may only justify Cat 5e cable as you said. His switch may only support the use of a Cat 5e cable. Just curious if his incoming internet will support Cat 6a would he gain anything by buying a switch that would support Cat 6 or Cat 6a cable?
From the specs, RS130 Network Transport
Justify Cat 6 or Cat 6a cable? . | ||
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