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Burial Ethernet
How long would regular ethernet cable last outside?
I'm going to be staying at a place for approximately 1 year, and to have internet I'll need to run 100-150 foot of ethernet cable. It will be hung on a pole running between the structures. Would a regular ethernet cable last for 6 months- a year or should I spring for the outdoor cable? (I know its not a good, idea, just seeing if anyone has any experience with a similar situation. Burial is not an option)
It should have no problem lasting for six months. Even if it doesn't last a year a replacement cable is probably cheaper than the outdoor cable.
You should get a stranded, pre-made cable. (or punch your own stranded cable) the reason is that if the cable is not rigidly fixed, a solid wire will fatigue and break if it repeatedly flexed (like in the wind).
Make sure the ends are not going to get wet.
The second most likely problem you'll have is UV rays breaking down the insulation.
The most likely problem you'll have is things thinking the cable is good to chew on.
