What This Cable Is
The cat6 outdoor waterproof cable is a Category 6 outdoor Ethernet cable. It is made for outdoor network runs. Outdoor cabling faces water penetration and UV aging. Normal indoor cable cracks within months outdoors. Water enters, conductors oxidize, and signal loss rises fast. This product uses 23AWG solid bare copper and a black HDPE jacket. It also has full-section waterproof gel filling. It keeps stable signal in long-term wet conditions.
Where It Fits
Buyers first check the outdoor environment and burial method. This cat6 outdoor waterproof cable fits campus and park outdoor direct burial backbone links. It fits smart city surveillance outdoor network transmission. It fits highway and rail transit waterproof network cabling. It fits factory outdoor equipment network connections. It also fits rural broadband outdoor aerial and direct burial installation. This product works with standard RJ45 modules and outdoor junction boxes. The table below shows the main fit points.
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Compatibility Item |
Details |
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Installation Area |
Outdoor direct burial, aerial, duct |
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Conductor Type |
23AWG solid bare copper |
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Insulation |
Foam-skin polyethylene, Foam-Skin PE |
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Jacket Material |
Black high-density polyethylene, HDPE |
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Waterproof Structure |
Full-section waterproof gel filling |
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UV Resistance |
1000-hour accelerated aging test passed |
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Max Frequency |
250MHz |
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Data Rate |
1Gbps at 100m |
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Typical Applications |
Campus, smart city, highway, factory, rural broadband |
Technical Specifications
The cat6 outdoor waterproof cable uses 23AWG solid bare copper. Insulation uses foam polyethylene. The transmission frequency is 250MHz. It supports Gigabit at 100 meters. The waterproof gel filling is the key process. Our gel is self-healing. If the outer jacket is slightly scratched, the gel flows and seals the damage. It stops water from moving along the conductor. This matters for direct burial. Ground water levels change and soil moisture threatens long-term reliability. The jacket contains over 2.5% carbon black and UV stabilizers. After 1000 hours of accelerated aging, the jacket shows no cracking or chalking. Outer diameter is 7.2mm ± 0.3mm. This product is thicker and stronger than indoor Cat6. Tensile strength and crush resistance are clearly higher. The standard package is 305 meters per box. We also offer 500m and 1000m wooden reel packages.
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Conductor Material |
Oxygen-free copper, purity ≥99.95% |
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Conductor Size |
23AWG, solid bare copper |
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Insulation |
Foam-skin polyethylene, Foam-Skin PE |
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Jacket Material |
Black high-density polyethylene, HDPE |
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Waterproof Structure |
Full-section waterproof gel filling |
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UV Resistance |
1000-hour accelerated aging test passed |
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Pair Structure |
4 pairs, 8 cores, PE cross separator |
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Outer Diameter |
7.2mm ± 0.3mm |
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Characteristic Impedance |
100Ω ± 15Ω |
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Max Transmission Frequency |
250MHz |
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Data Rate |
1Gbps at 100m |
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Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +75°C |
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Standard |
TIA/EIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801 Class E |
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Standard Package |
305m/box, 1000ft |
How to Choose the Right Model
Buyers often need armor and length options for the cat6 outdoor waterproof cable. We support a direct burial armored version. It adds corrugated steel armor outside the waterproof structure. Crush resistance and rodent resistance improve further. Length options include 305m carton and 500m/1000m wooden reel packages. Black is the standard jacket color. Other colors can be discussed for large orders. The jacket can print your brand and meter marks. This product is a good choice for outdoor Gigabit links. Samples ship in 7 working days. Bulk orders take 15 working days.
Quality Testing and OEM Support
We test each batch of product for conductor resistance, insulation resistance, attenuation, return loss, and crosstalk. The product meets TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 Class E. We run a 1000-hour accelerated aging test. The jacket shows no cracking or chalking. We also check gel filling and water penetration. For OEM orders, you can customize armor, gel, color, print, and packaging. If you need a quote, send us your burial method, cable length, color, and armor needs.
FAQ
Q1: Can this cat6 outdoor waterproof cable be buried directly underground?
A1: The standard version with waterproof gel is suitable for normal soil direct burial. If the burial area has heavy vehicle traffic, such as under a parking lot or road, choose the corrugated steel armored version. Crush strength increases over 3 times.
Q2: Will the waterproof gel freeze and fail in cold weather?
A2: Our gel works from -40°C to +75°C. It does not freeze or become brittle at low temperature. It keeps flow and self-healing ability. Even for winter direct burial in northern regions, waterproof performance is not affected by temperature.