What Is the Best Outdoor Ethernet Cable?

Outdoor ethernet cables will face abuse from the elements presenting increased likelihood for damage or disconnection, posing a very real threat to your data network. Whether you're operating a home gaming setup or a place of business, it's essential to have the best outdoor network patch cables available. 

Outdoor Ethernet Cables Built to Last

It's essential that your outdoor ethernet cable is built to last from high-quality materials meant to withstand the elements. You might be wondering "what types of cables can I use outdoors?" and that's a good question - not all cables are meant to be installed outdoors, and using the wrong cables can result in signal disruption or worse. Cables.com stocks quality-manufactured outdoor ethernet cables intended to handle nasty weather as well as direct burial. 

Cat6, or Category6 ethernet cables are still the industry standard for data center installations. We stock outdoor Category6 ethernet cables that are shielded and rated for direct burial. You can be sure that the high quality jacket of the cable will withstand years of harsh weather, whether in your backyard, around the siding of your house, or in a factory setting. It's made from rugged and durable HDPE rather than PVC, making it much more sturdy. These Cat6 outdoor ethernet cables are also built with RJ45 connectors, and 550 Mhz rated wire. They're capable of supporting POE (Power Over Ethernet) at 802.3bt up to 100W. They're waterproof, UV resistant, and because of the tough quality of their jackets are resistant to damage from insects and burrowing pests like rodents. You can choose a length between 25 and 450 feet, or you can contact us for a custom cable at any length you need! 

Cables.com offers a variety of ethernet cables for outdoor use. In addition to our Cat6 cables, you can also purchase Category6A and Category5e outdoor ethernet cables. 

Our outdoor Category 6A ethernet cables are gigabit rated at 10 gps, waterproof, and UV protected. They can also support POE and VOIP. When you need to run the best quality cable with the highest bandwidth outdoors, Datacomm's shielded Cat6A ethernet cords for direct burial are just what you're looking for. This cable is manufactured with 24 awg solid copper wire and LSZH PVC, and as it consists of a shielded cable and connectors it's less vulnerable to interference in signal transmission from EMI, or electromagnetic interference. And it was proudly made in the USA!

Like the Cat6A network patch cable above, our Cat5e Outdoor UV Resistant Waterproof Shielded Direct Burial Ethernet Cable is made with consistent exposure to the elements in mind. It features the same 24 AWG bare copper wire for superior signal delivery as well as RJ45 male connectors on both ends, and it's an ideal solution for jobs that require the signal to be transmitted outdoors and over long distances. They're rated for 350Mhz for optimal transmission of your signal both indoors and out.

Buying Outdoor Ethernet Cables at Cables.com

With so many options, it's understandable that you might not be sure where to start. Cables.com wants to make your cables-shopping experience as straightforward and convenient as possible. Use our Quick Patch Finder tool to narrow your options down based on your cables need. We make it easy and affordable for cable and network installers to find and buy the highly-rated Cat6 outdoor cable they need for outdoor runs. In fact, we offer a broad variety of cables suitable for outdoor installation. At Cables.com, all cables are shipped quick and fully guaranteed. When you're shopping from our online catalog, you have the option of ordering anywhere between 25 and 450 feet of your Cat6 or Cat6A cable. Need more or less cable? Not a problem! You always have the option of ordering custom cables at Cables.com, whether that means a custom color cable in order to distinguish between multiple types of cable being run alongside each other, or a custom length tailored to your particular space. Our Datacomm cables are proudly manufactured right here in the US, and we offer quick shipping. You also have the option of ordering any of our cables or wires in bulk. 

Have more questions? We'd like to hear them! You can Contact Us directly using our webform, or send us an email at sales@cables.com. We can also be reached by phone at 1-800-372-3725, or 631-617-5190.

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