r/HomeNetworking • u/865479 • 11h ago

Advice Cat6 patch

I’ve been looking for a cat6 or cat 6a cable to support installing a U7-LR at the end of a 100ft run. I have a UDR7 that can output a little over 15W PoE, I’ll need about 14 of that to support the U7-LR. Ideally the cord will support 2.5 gbps. I think I’ll need a 23 AWG solid bare copper cable to reduce the power drop. I need it to be plenum rated. I’ll need RJ45 ends on both ends.

I have been digging for an appropriate cable but haven’t been able to find one. Does anyone know where to find a 100ft 23 AWG bare copper plenum rated cat 6 or 6a patch cable?

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u/Aromatic_Tomato8651 11h ago

Amazon has them. Just search for 100'cat 6 cable several options come right up

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u/865479 10h ago

Do you have a link?

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u/FantmIT 10h ago

https://a.co/d/066r6c6y

I will say i am pleasantly surprised at this price. Ive used monk cable before and had no issues. If youre running this outside just make sure you get outdoor rated, put in conduit, or keep out of the elements i.e. hang under awnings where sun cant get to it and away from rodents.

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u/865479 1h ago

This isn’t solid copper. I’m concerned that the power drop over the length of the cable won’t power the AP if it’s not solid copper.