VIVO Waterproof 500ft Bulk Cat6 Wire, Full Copper Ethernet Cable, 23 AWG, Outdoor Direct Burial, Black, CABLE-V014

This is my favorite CAT6 cable. Solid copper, not CCA/Copper Clad aluminum which isn't even to CAT6 spec. It's also waterproof/resistant, rated for direct burial. So if you need to run this cable outdoors, you can. Personally, I prefer to still run any kind of cable through conduit so you can pull more as needed, but nice to have the option.I actually prefer this cable for inside jobs as well, due to the incredible durability that comes with the extra shielding. It holds up to dragging across semi-sharp surfaces pretty well (like rough conduit ends). This also includes the plastic core for twist retention, as well as a fine nylon pull string that helps relieve tension off the actual copper.Remember that the maximum cable length for Gigabit networks is 100 meters (328 feet). If you need to go longer than that, you'll need to put an inline repeater or switch for each 100m leg. (I usually just install an Ethernet switch, which are pretty cheap.) If you need a super long range pull (up to about a mile), look for a VDSL2 Ethernet Extender, which are also available here at Amazon. These usually max out at 100Mbps fast Ethernet though. If you're pulling cable for a 10G base T connection (10,000Mbps), the maximum distance is 55 meters.The TIA/EIA spec pull tension (how hard you can yank the wire) is 25 foot pounds. In practice that's probably harder than you'll actually want to pull, since this wire has a slight tendency to knot up around obstacles . My biggest concern is usually not kinking the cable; but I also usually pull alone. Having a second set of hands would help that problem a lot. Also, this cable is about 1/4" in diameter, so considerably fatter than other cat5 cable. I use a foot long 3/8" drill bit for most entry/exit holes, and it works great.This wire is NOT shielded (UTP, unsheilded twisted pair), so you want to be careful running it along power wires, florescent lights, and the like especially on long runs. If you need to put this in a cable tray, conduit, or trench alongside a power line, look for STP or FTP cable. Dripstone has a 1000 ft spool of direct bury FTP (foiled twisted pair) available here on Amazon for another $50 or so which would be my choice for that. Dripstone 1000ft CAT6 Bare Copper FTP (Foiled Twisted Pair) Direct Burial Solid Ethernet Cable 23AWG CMX Outdoor Waterproof Wire HDPE insulated Polyethylene FTP isn't as good as STP though (Shielded Twisted Pair), which has each of the 4 pairs shielded individually, which helps prevent crosstalk. Check pictures of the individual cables if you can though, because often STP is used interchangeably with FTP by manufacturers.This comes on a spool--if you want it to feed easily, stick the spool on a broom handle suspended between two chairs, or even across the open cardboard box (might have to use a little tape to keep it in place). If you're in a pinch without a broom, just flip the spool on it's side in the box and pull up. Personally, I'm a big fan of spools instead of easy-pull boxes, because the cable NEVER tangles on a spool like it sometimes does in the boxes.To me, this VIVO 1000 cable spool is the sweet spot. I know I can use it for any job I need (indoor or outdoor), and it will work great and pull easy. New Full Copper 1,000 ft Cat6 Ethernet Cable / Wire 1,000ft Cat-6 Waterproof Outdoor / Direct Burial / Underground ~ by VIVO (CABLE-V010)

This meets the spec from my tests. I can go 350 feet and get 1GB. It is outdoor rated, so less flexible than some people might want, but it is exactly what it is supposed to be. I use indoor for short cables too without a problem

Excellent cable with copper conductors. Excellent double insulation. Slide well when installed in conduit. I recommend it.

I haven't used it all, but I'm sure I eventually will. It has been feeding rapid internet between by house and outbuilding for a few years now. It seems like quality stuff.

Couldn't beat the price on this. Wired the whole house with cat6 ethernet to each room. The only it gets four stars is because with the extra outer sheathing it's a little stiff. I would definitely buy this again.

Thick, sturdy cable. I buried a line to my garage 150' away from house, added another 20' inside both structures. I added Cat6 jacks on both ends using a cheap $15 kit, with testers, sold here on Amazon. Plugged jacks into routers, and get a perfectly strong signal, no errors. Very happy for now- ask me again after 5 winters and rainy seasons, and I can tel you how the insulating jacket has held up.One nice thing about this cable being thick and sturdy is it facilitates easy burial. One person works a flat shovel to split the ground, then leans the shovel back to create a 'V". With the shovel still in the ground, you can just push the cable into the bottom of the "V", then slid the shovel out. Took my wife and I maybe 45 minutes to dig the 150' trench and bury the cable - it would have been quicker except for the challenge of cutting through/digging under the roots of a 100 year old maple.

Turned out to be a pretty solid cable. Direct bury, solid core, and they didn't skimp on the core. It'll handle a bit.Used it for a 350' run, basically a giant patch cable to extend my network to a 2nd router. Lightning fast at the other end!.Ran the length out and expected to bury it an inch or so down, no pvc, conduit, etc... just the cable pushed under with your fingers.I probably should stagger some earth grounds along there incase lightning would be of issue, but it's surprisingly good cable.

I had to pull two cables through 140ft of 1/2" EMT conduit. I must have yanked a full 80lbs or more on this wire trying to feed it through those wrongly sized conduit tubes (should have done 3/4 for the thick sheilding on this stuff). After installing the ethernet connectors, plugging the POE security cameras up to the NVR, and booting the system up, only one of the two cameras worked because i installed the RJ45 connector backwards on one of the cable ends lol. 5 minutes later while i put on a new connector, everything worked flawlessly.I ran this cable through emt conduit underground for 140 ft. I suggest lubing the cables up with a heavy oil or even grease prior to pulling the cable if you are going to pull 2 cables through 1/2" emt conduit, otherwise use 3/4", you will have much less of a struggle than i. (I got my 50yr old neighbor to help me feed the cable with him pushing me the line while i pull it from the other end.Good cable, i have had no issues with it.