Ethernet Cable

[riptide]

Does anyone know if you can run an ethernet cable outside the house. I have just bought a Belkin 20 metre lead which I am running around the downstairs room and up the stairs into one of the rooms, pretty unsightly. The thought has occurred to me that it might be easier to run it up the wall outside the house. Would this affect the cabling in any way if I was to do this. Please do not say get wireless, this is far slower than my ethernet connection. Thanks.

[Ethel]

Don't see why not - you could put the cable inside conduit to keep the elements off it but that should be unnecessary if the cable is in excellent condition

[Ethel]

I've just realised mine is outside running up the side of the house to the loft

[ChuckFickens]

LOL.... I'd never say get wireless... if you can use a cable then that is the best way to go.

cat5 (or cat6) isn't really designed to be used outdoors.... but in a home installation I'd go for it if thats the easiest route to take.

on the bottom hole through the wall run the cable past the hole a little then back up and through the hole to stop water running down the cable and through the hole in the wall

[MsEVP]

Afternoon, Rip.

I`ve never heard of ethernet cable but I know Ethel will steer you right.

Hi Ethel, do you play chess?

[riptide]

Thanks all will give it a go, sounds quite straightforward, just got to find the drill!!!

[rov1200]

I always understood that an Ethernet cable should have no kinks or sharp corners in it.

[ACtheTROLL]

just slowdown rip - good call on wireless - ha ha

yes you can - you can run anything anywhere - but be aware that all cable designed to be run externally is UV shielded to stop sunlight degrading the sheath.
and cat 5 is designed to be run in beds

if it's not - you are supposed to use conduit

it will eventually go stiff (fnah!) and crack - like TV aerial wire does - but quicker - black is better.
your problem then - like TV aerials - is that it will act like a waterpipe -

also (bit of a wierd one this - but true)
if you use clips or staples - don't trap the cable - don't space the clips at regular intervals - don't bend it sharply (2" radius min).

also be careful threading the plug through he hole - don't break the ikkle twangy bit on the side