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Network cabling for BlueSounds' Node 2i Network server

I plan to purchase a Node 2i later this week.  
Question regarding ethernet cabling: What quality and bandwidth capacity would you recommend for connecting the Node 2i to my Fios Router? My router is in my den on the second floor, while my stereo system is in the basement. I just plan to drill a opening in my drywall and run the ethernet cabling (about 50 ft.) to the Node 2i in the basement.
 Here were some of the types cabling I've looked at below. It seems the higher the numerical number, the more the bandwidth:
Cat 6, Cat 7, and RJ45 High Speed Internet network cable.  
Obviously, I want to purchase the cabling that provides the best possible transmission but, don't want to buy something that is overkill.
Thank you,
Boogerhead
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jea48
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boogerhead ,

As for the minimum it only has to be as much as the Fios Router is rated for and your internet provider internet speed. More than likely cat5e is plenty. For future you could also install a cat6 or cat6a cable.

If you have never worked with Ethernet cable and installed jacks and or plugs I would recommend you buy a factory made, (patch cord), cable with RJ45 modular plugs installed. Just make sure you protect the end that you will be pulling from point A to point B. Also be careful installing the cable. Avoid any sharp bends or kinking of the cable. If the cable is kinked straightening out the kink will not restore the twisted pair lay of the cable pairs. If kinked, the cable is damaged. Kinks can cause errors and slow down the speed. Also do not tightly coil up any excess cable at either end. This can also cause errors.


I would recommend you buy the cable from Blue Jeans Cable.
https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/data-cables/index.htm

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jea48
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sfar1,339 posts02-05-2019 9:04am


And, RJ45 is the designation of the type of connector at the end of the cable, not of a kind of cable. That’s the connector you normally see as the termination of any category of Ethernet cable.
Who said otherwise?



If you have never worked with Ethernet cable and installed jacks and or plugs I would recommend you buy a factory made, (patch cord), cable with RJ45 modular plugs installed.
cable with RJ45 modular plugs installed.

Opposed to installing his own RJ45 jacks or RJ45 modular plugs.


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