Is a 30m Ethernet cable OK?

For a 30m run, you will definitely not notice any detrimental effects. As far as cable runs go, 30m is relatively short. The difference will be fractions of a millisecond. Not even enough to show up on a ping test.

Does Cat6 need to be shielded?

As a rule, you will only need shielding when your cable is running through an area of high electro-magnetic interference or radio frequency interference (called EMI/RFI). This might be output by power line structures, large magnets or sometimes radio antennas.

Are shielded Ethernet cables worth it?

Shielded Ethernet cable costs a lot more. Today, STP ranges from 20–40% more per foot versus UTP, which can be very significant for large scale installations. However, while shielded cable costs more than UTP, the increased performance and reduced testing time can ultimately lower the total cost of ownership.

Is Cat6 wire shielded?

Using a shielded Cat 6 cable will help in these high EMI installations. L-com has stepped up to this demand and created a line of high performance Cat 6 patch cables that feature a 100% foil shield and the option of either a PVC jacket or Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket.

Does length of Cat6 cable affect speed?

The simple answer to that question is NO: The length of an ethernet cable does not significantly influence network speeds, especially with modern cables and networks!

Do you lose speed with a long ethernet cable?

An ethernet cable does not reduce speed. The maximum length of the cable is 328 ft, so the cable length cannot cause significant delays. However, if you use a cable that is longer than 328 ft, your network will be weak and will reduce the overall reliability and speed of your network connection.

What is the difference between Cat6 and Cat6 shielded?

CAT6A U/UTP means the cable consists of 4 unshielded twisted pairs and no outer shielding. CAT6A F/UTP means the cable consists of 4 unshielded twisted pairs, however, it contains an outer foil shield. This is a shielded cable.

How far can Cat6 cable carry a signal?

328 ft
What is the maximum allowed length for a Cat 5e / Cat 6 cable? For Ethernet copper cabling when used for 10/100/1000BASE-T, the maximum allowed length of a Cat 5e / Cat 6 cable is 100 meters (328 ft).