(A quick edit to state clarify that I am looking to maintain at least 100Mbps on the connection, though would be interested to know whether it would affect performance up to 1000Mbps.)
I am needing to make a run of Cat 5e from a closet in my home to our media center, which is about 100 feet away. I have been looking into purchasing some Cat5e UTP for that purpose, but have also found patch cords that are 100-250 feet in length that are preterminated.
Instead of buying a box of 500 feet of Cat 5e, can I just use one of these 150ft long patch cords and run it through my walls and attic, and avoid having to terminate the wiring?
Is there a difference between a pre-terminated "patch cord" and the un-terminated cable that you can buy in bulk?
It is a single run, and don't really need a large box of cable when a cheaper 150 foot section would suffice.
I am needing to make a run of Cat 5e from a closet in my home to our media center, which is about 100 feet away. I have been looking into purchasing some Cat5e UTP for that purpose, but have also found patch cords that are 100-250 feet in length that are preterminated.
Instead of buying a box of 500 feet of Cat 5e, can I just use one of these 150ft long patch cords and run it through my walls and attic, and avoid having to terminate the wiring?
Is there a difference between a pre-terminated "patch cord" and the un-terminated cable that you can buy in bulk?
It is a single run, and don't really need a large box of cable when a cheaper 150 foot section would suffice.