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Longer Ethernet Cable

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Sheriffdad
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I need to purchase a longer ethernet cable for my (basic) Arlo.  What type/ specs do I look for when purchasing a new cable? 

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TomMac
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For longer cables( and high speeds ), I'd buy a type 6 or 6a...

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TomMac
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For longer cables( and high speeds ), I'd buy a type 6 or 6a...

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jguerdat
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Arlo operates at 100Mb/s so a CAT5 cable is sufficient. However, the newer cables are potentially worth the extra cost so you can reuse it for other purposes later.

Sheriffdad
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Thanks for the quick reply.  Your help is appreciated.