I am running a long run (approx. 250-275' to a switch and then another 250-275' to another switch) Each end switch will be connected to a computer. I would like to know which type of cables I should use. The wire will be sealed inside PVC pipe and buried. The total run will be approx. 500' with a switch in the middle because I was told that I needed one. I am confused about the solid, stranded, Plenum Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Jump to PostThat's quite a long run. UTP cable runs should be limited to 100m and looks like you are close to that limit.
Do you know why you need the switch in the middle? Will be be connecting to other equipment or is it just to join up the two segments?
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