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What are the differences between outdoor six network cables and indoor six network cables?

Update Time:2025-04-10Traffic:

  The main differences between outdoor six-type network cables and indoor six-type network cables are reflected in the following aspects:

  First, the use environment

  Outdoor six types of network cable: mainly used for outdoor environment wiring, it needs to withstand various harsh climatic conditions, such as high temperature, low temperature, rain, and sunlight.

  Indoor six types of network cables are mainly used for indoor environmental wiring, usually only to meet indoor temperature and humidity conditions.

  II. Structural features

  Outdoor six types of network cable: usually a double-layer outer skin design, the outer layer is black water-blocking PE skin, which has excellent waterproof and sun protection properties; the inner layer is PVC skin, which together with 4 pairs of twisted pairs and anti-pull ropes form the main structure of the network cable. In addition, the six types of outdoor network cables usually contain a white cross skeleton to maintain the relative position of the four pairs of twisted pairs, improve the balance characteristics of the cable and the attenuation of crosstalk.

  Indoor Category 6 network cable: There is only one layer of PVC outer skin, which is mainly to maintain the softness of the network cable to adapt to the multiple corners and corners of indoor wiring. Indoor Category 6 network cables also contain 4 pairs of twisted pairs and a pull-resistant rope, but do not necessarily contain white cross skeletons (especially Super Category 5 indoor network cables).

  III. Performance performance

  Wear resistance, tensile and compression resistance: Due to the harsher outdoor environment, the performance of outdoor six-type network cables in terms of wear resistance, tensile and compression resistance is usually better than that of indoor six-type network cables.

  TranSMission performance: In terms of transmission performance, both outdoor Category 6 network cables and indoor Category 6 network cables meet the CAT-6 standard, and the transmission rate can reach 1000Mbps. However, due to the stronger structure of outdoor network cables, the stability of their transmission performance may be higher in long-term outdoor environments.

  IV. Price and application

  Price: Due to the more complex materials and structures of outdoor Category 6 cable, its price is usually higher than that of indoor Category 6 cable.

  Application: Outdoor Category 6 network cables are more suitable for cabling scenarios that need to withstand severe climate conditions, such as outdoor base stations, surveillance cameras, etc.; while indoor Category 6 network cables are more suitable for indoor cabling scenarios such as homes and offices.

  In summary, there are significant differences between outdoor six-type network cables and indoor six-type network cables in terms of use environment, structural characteristics, performance, price and application. When choosing, it should be weighed according to the specific use environment and needs.

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