[wr_uk]

I'm wanting to wire a network connection from my bedroom to my living room.

I'm thinking I will need
- 20m RJ45 ethernet cable not sure if it needs to be cat 5e or cat 6 (probably cat 6 for future trends)
- 2 x RJ45 ethernet face plates
- ethernet crimpers

Can you advise me first of all if this is doable and secondly if I've overlooked anything that I might need to buy?

Also would there be much data loss over about 20m.

The other question I have is should the wire I require be solid or braided??

I've heared that Braided cable tends to work better in patch applications for desktop use. It is more flexible and resilient than solid cable and easier to work with, but really meant for shorter lengths. Solid cable is meant for longer runs in a fixed position. Plenum rated cable must be used whenever the cable travels through an air circulation space. For example, above a false ceiling or below a raised floor.

My wire will be running under the floor boards and behind the plaster on the walls.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Wayne