Would like to run network cabling on the outside of a building, from the 6th floor to the basement. They are lines between switches. This question has been asked and answered a lot here so feel free ...

Do you know how to terminate Cat6a? Your questions lead me to believe not. And yes, if you want a "real" cable plant to meet spec, each component needs to be rated to that spec. In a standard home?

In any electrical installation, the structure type used to support, fasten, direct, and protect the installed wire and cable runs is critical. That's why choosing the appropriate pathway is so ...