Full copper 23AWG twisted pairs provide a high-quality connection for fast and stable performance. The exterior features a UV-resistant PE sheath and an inner film protects against compensation build-up. This cable can be buried underground or attached directly to the exterior of buildings. How to find the best outdoor ethernet cables for a garden building Right now, very few of us have home equipment that supports 10GbE, let alone anything faster. In theory, Cat 5e should cover all your immediate needs, but given that there’s so little price difference between that and Cat 6 or even Cat 6a or Cat 7, it’s worth going for the faster cables now. That goes double if you’re cabling up your home, as it’ll save the bother of replacing cables in the next five years should 10GbE-compatible devices take off. What else do you need to think about? Cat 6 is capable of gigabit speeds (this is dependent on your network). Our cat 6 cables are high spec 23 AWG cables that are easily installed and provide reliable results every time! Even if you’re paying through the nose for the very best broadband, the location of your router, the size of your garden (or balcony) and even what you’re trying to do outside can make a big difference to how strong your speeds are. And this means you may need to invest in a little, or possibly a lot, of tech.

Our kenable Cat 6 outdoor networking cable has FULL COPPER 23AWG twisted pairs and can be used indoor as well as outdoor. Its ideal for long or short runs and is UV resistant thanks to its PE sheath ensuring it wont erode over time like standard networking cables when left outside. Our Cat 6 cables are also waterproof and can even be buried underground! The most effective, and affordable way to get the best internet speeds in your garden, as is the case when looking to get the best speeds in your home, is to plug straight into the network via Ethernet cable. If you have a large garden, large house or just worry that Wi-Fi extenders won’t be quite enough for what you have in mind, invest in a mesh network. They aren't too dissimilar to Wi-Fi extenders, but they’re typically more powerful, reliable and effective when it comes to creating a network of multiple sources of Wi-Fi around your home and into your garden. Are you at risk for a lightning strike? Technically speaking, we all are. Just ask the poor golfer who chose to golf at the wrong time…. yikes! We installed a wired outdoor ethernet cable as soon as the summerhouse was installed. We used the kenable outdoor Cat6 cable with gel inside and the connection has been working great for the last several years. The speed is the same as being positioned next to the router inside our house, with little degradation in performance.

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The short Ethernet cable running from the second adaptor can then be plugged directly into a laptop, TV or other appliance – depending on what you’re doing in the garden that requires the internet. Alternatively, this second Ethernet cable can be plugged into a second router placed in closer proximity to where you’re sitting in the garden to create a “new” Wi-Fi network from which to connect wirelessly. As we spend more time in garden buildings, we expect all the comforts of home such as heating and internet to be available inside. There are plenty of methods for connecting a garden building to the internet and lots of factors to consider. When the outbuilding is positioned next to the house, a wi-fi extender may be enough. As we move further away or demand higher speeds, a wired connection is the best solution. If you need to use shielded Ethernet cable then by all means install it but be aware that shielded cable carries penalties with it, such as: The installation of an ethernet cable is the same for most outbuildings, although their use may be slightly different. Summerhouses and log cabins can be used for streaming music or movies when converting the building into a space for entertainment. Garden rooms are often turned into a garden office and fast internet connectivity is essential for video calls. Even a shed being used as a workshop can benefit from ethernet to keep mobile devices connected.

CAT6 Gigabit - Pure Copper Cable Approx 7mm diameter cable 4x2x0.56 Copper / 0.98HDPE + 4.5 Separator + 6.0PE UV resistant Ethernet cables come in many different varieties, all with different specs and designs suited for different use cases. Some are better for having around your home, some better for outdoors, some better for gaming, and some that offer lightning-fast speeds. Guide: Extending wi-fi to an outbuilding How to get wired internet (ethernet) in a garden building FAQShielded Ethernet cables contain aluminium foil inside of the cable to protect against interference and crosstalk. If the cable is run alongside the electricity for the garden building for a long run then a shielded cable is recommended. This cat6 version from Kenable is available in both 50m & 100m lengths.