cat 5 utp

Cabling-Design.com FREE cabling and networking Helpdesk
icon
 Question by Prem Singh posted 03 Feb 2004
 cat 5 utp
Dear sirs,

I wish to install cat 5 (Unscreened) utp for internet broadband and network/phone transmission, however, I am running the cable in the same trunk as mains cable (240v) and i'm unsure if the emf's generated from mains will affect data transmission or cause problems with interference, should I use screened cable instead if so what type? Thank you in advance for any advice offered.
icon
 Answer by Dmitri Abaimov posted 03 Feb 2004
Dear Prem,

It is better to keep as much distance from power cables as possible than to use a shielded cable. I'm not exactly sure what do you refer to as trunk, but you should not bundle low voltage and power cables together.

Since most housholds do not have powerful electric appliances that constantly switch on and off, I do not think you will experience any problem at all. In any case, the interference is normally going to be on frequency so much different (lower) from that of Ethernet network signal, that it can hardly affect the network's operation is any way.

Sincerely,
Dmitri Abaimov, RCDD

Click here to see the expert's profile
Back to the current page of questions | Back to all the questions
Back to Cabling-Design.com HELPDESK | Ask your question
Residential Cabling Guide

Home Cabling Guide

Finally, an instantly downloadable book that saves you thousands in home improvement dollars! Enjoy living in 21st century technology-advanced home while increasing its selling value and competitive advantage on the real estate market. Whether your cabling is for home office or high-tech leisure, you can wire your home yourself or learn "wirish" to speak with your cabling contractors in their language!

Learn more ...