Outdoor Ethernet Solid Shielded Cat6 Cable 100 ft - Buried Waterproof

In this review the reviewer looks at the Outdoor Ethernet Solid Shielded Cat6 Cable (100 ft) and finds it best suited for installations that need a rugged, burial-capable run with reliable performance. The single biggest reason to consider this cable is its outdoor-ready construction: a waterproof, anti-UV jacket and shielded 23AWG pure oxygen-free solid copper conductors with grounded wire that reduce ESD and interference when buried, making it a practical choice for long outdoor runs that demand Cat6 performance.

Key Features

• Burial-capable: The cable is designed to be buried directly in the ground so you can run it outdoors without conduit for many installations.
• Shielded construction: Shielded connectors with boots and an overall shield help block interference for more stable Ethernet links in noisy environments.
• Pure copper conductors: Shielded 23AWG pure oxygen-free solid copper wires deliver consistent signal and support high data rates up to 10 Gbps.
• Weather resistant: The jacket is waterproof, anti-UV and formulated to resist aging and decomposition for long outdoor life.
• Standards compliant: Meets or exceeds Category 6 performance in compliance with TIA/EIA 568B.2 and is backwards compatible with Cat5e equipment.
• Grounded for ESD reduction: A dedicated grounded wire reduces electrostatic discharge and helps eliminate interference when the cable is buried.

Who It's For

This cable is aimed at homeowners, installers, and small businesses that need dependable outdoor runs for networking gear such as PoE cameras, access points, or connecting remote buildings where burying cable is the simplest route. The shielded design and grounded wire make it suited to areas with potential electromagnetic interference.

It is less suited to users who only need short indoor patch leads or extremely flexible stranded patch cables for frequently moved equipment; in those cases a stranded patch cable or indoor-rated Cat6 might be a better fit.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Durable outdoor jacket that is waterproof and UV resistant for long-term buried use.
• Shielded 23AWG pure oxygen-free solid copper conductors support high speeds up to 10 Gbps.
• Grounded wire reduces ESD and interference when installed underground.
• Backwards compatible with existing Fast Ethernet and Gigabit networks.

Cons

• Being a solid, burial-rated cable it is not as flexible as stranded patch cables for indoor, movable connections.

Specifications

Length	100 ft
Category	Cat6 (also supports Cat5e)
Conductor	Shielded 23AWG pure oxygen-free solid copper
Performance	Supports up to 10 Gigabits per second, TIA/EIA 568B.2 compliant
Outdoor features	Waterproof, anti-UV, anti-aging, anti-decomposition jacket
Shielding	Shielded connectors with boots and grounded wire to reduce ESD

Our Verdict

The Outdoor Ethernet Solid Shielded Cat6 Cable 100 ft is a solid value for anyone needing a burial-capable, weatherproof run with strong noise rejection and 10 Gbps potential. Its shielded solid copper construction and grounded wire make it especially appropriate for outdoor camera, PoE or building-to-building links where durability and stable performance matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this cable be buried directly in the ground?
Yes, the cable is designed to be buried directly with a waterproof, anti-UV jacket and grounded wire to reduce interference.

Will this work with my existing Gigabit network?
Yes, it is backwards compatible with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet and meets or exceeds Cat6 performance standards.

Does the cable support Power over Ethernet for cameras and access points?
Yes, the solid 23AWG copper conductors and shielding support PoE installations over outdoor runs.