Does the Ubiquiti Tough Cable meet the requirements of Cambiums specs based on the ePMP User Guide?

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Does the Tough Cable meet the requirements of Cambiums specs based on page 71, ePMP User Guide Release v2.5.2.  That is:-

"OUTDOOR CAT5E CABLE
For copper connections from the device to the power supply, use Cat5e cable that is shielded with copper-plated steel.
Caution
Always use Cat5e cable that is shielded with copper-plated steel. Alternative types of
Ethernet cables are not supported by Cambium Networks."

 

Regards.

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I believe the ToughCable 'carrier' cable will meet this requirement. Furthermore, I would only use this type of cable for tower installations. I'd use normal outdoor rated/UV stablized cable for customer installations.

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Toughcable is not copper plated steel, so...doesn't meet that requirement.

I've used the Toughcable carrier 100% for all APs and CPEs for the last few years.

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Yep, we use carrier cable for towers and uv rated direct burial cable for customers homes. 

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we stopped using UBNT carrier because of water leaks in jacks, we probably had a bad batch since no one else is complaining about it here.   we use shireen cable for everything. works great, never had a problem and we are not exactly gentle on the cable all the time.  runs about 170 a box