CCTV CAT 5e Outdoor Cables
Windy City Wire supplies SmartWire® low-voltage cabling built for outdoor security applications where consistent performance matters. Our CCTV Cable offerings in this category use Cat 5e constructions qualified to 100 MHz and are designed for reliable connections to IP cameras, NVRs, encoders, access control panels, and other field devices exposed to moisture and UV. Choose from unshielded flooded options for general-purpose outdoor runs or shielded direct-burial designs for electrically noisy sites or when the cable must be placed underground.
Built for outdoor reliability and ease of install
Why security contractors choose SmartWire for outdoor cat5e wire
Available constructions
How we deliver value on your next CCTV project
Windy City Wire focuses on products and solutions that make outdoor CCTV work more predictable. With SmartWire Cat 5e options for unshielded flooded or shielded direct burial runs, you can specify the right cable for the environment, maintain signal integrity, and streamline pulls with SmartWire Glide lubrication—all while staying within low-voltage standards. From perimeter cameras to campus-wide security, our CCTV Cable line helps reduce rework, support PoE-powered devices, and maintain long-term reliability in the field. Partner with us for consistent quality, helpful support, and cable options that align with the way professional installers work.
CCTV Cat 5e Outdoor Cables for Commercial and Industrial Security
Windy City Wire supplies outdoor-rated Cat 5e CCTV Cable built for reliable camera connectivity across large campuses, facilities, and infrastructure projects. These cables use 24 AWG, 4-pair bare copper conductors to support data, PoE power delivery, and control signaling over long outdoor runs. With options in both unshielded and shielded constructions, gel-filled (flooded) designs for moisture protection, and a durable black jacket for UV exposure, this cat5e wire is a practical choice for security integrators and electrical contractors who need dependable performance in harsh environments. The category is tested to 100 MHz and meets outdoor communications cable requirements (UL 444; CMX-rated where noted).
Compatible CCTV systems and topologies
Common security integrations
Where Cat 5e outdoor CCTV cable is used
Outdoor construction details that matter
Choosing shielded vs. unshielded
Design and installation considerations
Why security professionals choose Windy City Wire for outdoor CCTV
Whether you are building a new IP surveillance network, extending HD analog over UTP, or standardizing a mixed estate of cameras and devices, Windy City Wire’s outdoor Cat 5e CCTV Cable provides a dependable, low-voltage backbone tailored to commercial and industrial security deployments.
24 AWG.
White-Blue/Blue, White-Orange/Orange, White-Green/Green, White-Brown/Brown.
Solid bare copper conductors (4-pair).
1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire in 1,000 ft as our standard length.
Our SmartWire CCTV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview
CCTV CAT 5e Outdoor Cables
Windy City Wire supplies SmartWire® low-voltage cabling built for outdoor security applications where consistent performance matters. Our CCTV Cable offerings in this category use Cat 5e constructions qualified to 100 MHz and are designed for reliable connections to IP cameras, NVRs, encoders, access control panels, and other field devices exposed to moisture and UV. Choose from unshielded flooded options for general-purpose outdoor runs or shielded direct-burial designs for electrically noisy sites or when the cable must be placed underground.