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Can you lay a network cable next to a power cable?

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If the network cable is a standard copper cat5/6 cable I would recommend keeping them at least six to twelve inches apart IF they are running side by side along a path. If they just cross at one point it's not likely to cause an issue for you.

However if you're using STP (Shielded twisted pair) or fiber optics, lay them as close as you like and you'll be fine since crosstalk is not a serious concern with shielded cable or even possible at all with fiber optics.

Regardless, you're not LIKELY to have any issues, but playing it say I'd say six inches at least.

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