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Ethernet cables are not glamorous. But they exist and bring the internet to our devices. So, the cables must be paid attention to. Cat5e ethernet cable has been a favorite for a while now, whether for home or the office. It’s reliable and gets the job done.
When setting up wiring for home or office, it is always better to future-proof the setup, thus eliminating the need to break walls every so often. Let’s talk about a long term setup for your home:
If you want to set up a futuristic house, you need to upgrade your cabling and ensure that it is done in a way that it remains upgradable over the coming years. This is when a patch panel system comes into play.
Now any normal in-house cabling would mean you would have a bunch of things plugged into your wall all over the place. And if you need to upgrade, you’d have to go through your walls. With a patch panel set up, you can finish your in-wall wiring once and keep the outside wiring neat and tidy. UTP Cat5e patch cables can be used to run gigabit data through the house, while shielded Cat5e cables with an RJ45 connector can be used from the wall socket to the device.
Since this ensures a stable, speedy, and upgradable connection for your house, let’s go through the devices you can easily use around your house now:
- Connected lights
Since connected lights require an internet connection, by Wi-Fi or via a hub, it can take advantage of the speedy connection. You can switch out all your lights with smart lights and automate them based on your preferences.
- Security camera
Home cameras have become a common element in securing your house. Various companies make them, and they provide an extra layer of monitoring for when you are away or if you have elders or pets at home alone. A stable internet connection means you will never miss footage of your house no matter where you are.
- Smart entertainment
If you want to upgrade your current tv to a smart one, you will enjoy it all the more with a fast and stable internet connection, and the best way to go about that is to simply plug a Cat5e Ethernet cable directly into the tv.
- Smart speakers
Smart speakers can be the hub of your smart home, from answering random questions, playing music, announcing dinner to helping with cooking. Smart speakers work best in a smart home set up with lights, camera, thermostats, etc.
- Smart thermostat
A smart home is not limited to automating things and listening to voice commands. A true smart home is made by how it elevates your living experience. Smart thermostats can learn your preferences and adjust themselves throughout the day accordingly. It can keep the house cool or warm based on your presence, thus saving energy and energy expenses.
All of these are possible with an internet connection you can rely on. Not only that, but if you were to keep on adding devices to this, like a gaming console, multiple TV sets, etc. it would not cause a hiccup in the system.
UTP Cat5e patch cable might not be good for use where it may be exposed to external interference but can be used where it will not be moved and for short distances. On the other hand, a shielded Cat5e cable can be easily used to connect things like a smart hub, smart TV, or lighting bridges to the wall socket. They are more protected and therefore a little distance won’t affect their stability and speed.
SF Cable stocks all types of Ethernet cables and we will be happy to help you figure out your home internet requirements.