ethernet cable type

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Originally Posted by Bruceb

Considering we constantly have issues with tether cables going "bad" i was thinking of ordering a custom tether cable. I have some questions about it.
Should it be a "straight through" or "cross over" cable?
Is there a disadvantage to using a "stranded" vs "solid" cable? Thinking the solid cables are the primary reason for the cables going "bad".
Should it be CAT5, CAT5E or CAT6?
Thanks

If you're using the cable for router and router, router and pc, etc. use cross over
If you're using it for devices like router and switch, pc and switch, so on use straight

It don't see any disadvantages between standard vs solid cables, the only really difference is the type of connector used.

For the type of cable depends on what types of speeds you want. A CAT-5 cable will most likely only get 10-100 Mbps as a CAT-6 can reach up to 10 Gbps.

So in general get a cable that fits your needs to it. Looking at speed and use