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Re: ethernet cable type

A cable tester is probably a good investment even if you don't make your own cables, especially for the kind of "mission critical" environment our cables will often see.

If you don't have a crimper to make/fix cables, then plan to keep a few spares, and if a cable starts acting up (and you can confirm the cable is bad), toss it in the garbage.
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I'd recommend getting a cable tester and a bunch of LONG (50ft+) pre-made ethernet cables from Monoprice. Moulded cables, in my experience, last significantly longer than any cable I've made myself, especially given the abuse they receive from a team.
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I have a 500ft spool of cat 5e cable and can make you a nice cable. Just give me a size and send me some money to ship it.

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