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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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gdnrbob
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@jea48 ,
What are your thoughts regarding Cat 5, 6, 6a?
Is it worth it to go to 6a or Cat 7 or 8?
I am confounded by the choices when related to audio.
Thanks
Bob
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sfar
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The price differences among Cat 5, 6, 7, etc. are quite small relative to the cost of your system. Go with 6 or 7 so you won't be thinking about it later.
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sfar
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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.
big_greg
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I used Cat 6A to connect my wireless repeater to my Node 2.  Probably overkill.  I used el cheapo Monoprice cable.  It's very inexpensive and seems to be well built.  I probably should have used megabucks audiophile Ethernet cable, but it's for a bedroom system and sounds great to me. 

The Monoprice meets UL Code 444 and National Electrical Code TIA-568-C.2 fire and safety standards, so it sounds like it should be OK in a wall.  I am not an electrician though and can't say that with certainty.
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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