[VoIP] Cat6 Cable

[David Josephson]

Lee Spenadel wrote:
> I'm going to end up using the fiber for the data between buildings.  The
> original spec was a total distance of about 250' for the data service, but
> that now looks like it will be even further.  So the F/O cable will be used
> to support the data and some gel filled cable for the voice.  Anyone have a
> brand or manufacturer that they like in particular?
If you're happy using the fiber, fine. But most Ethernet devices will 
work fine at longer distances than 328 feet -- 5-600 ft is usually not a 
problem. Just put a hub or switch at each end of the interbuilding cable 
and you'll be fine.

Any cable that meets RUS specification is fine for voice -- if in fact 
you even need gel filled. If it's in conduit, why? Getting people to 
sell you a few hundred feet of outside plant cable can be tricky, but I 
have had good luck with Anixter.