Great points, Steve. Also, the jacks have to be rated to Cat 5e/6 to
qualify for gig Ethernet. Consider the twisting too. Last I
checked, to maintain a Cat 5 rating (100Mbps), you have to keep the
twists within one centimeter of the punch or crimp. I may be
mistaken (too lazy to surf the net), but keep these things in mind.
There are lots of sites to download pictures and howtos of networking.
Lowe's and Home Depot have a nice (small) selection of cable, patch,
connectors, etc. I think there's a Graybar in Clearwater? I went to
the one in Tampa. Graybar is a good outlet for this kind of thing.
I bought a twelve port punch block from Ortronics there. They're
pricey for individuals, but they've got everything cable oriented. I
don't remember where I got my crimpers, but they were $30, and they
do RJ-11 too. I think that's the going price for people not doing it
for a living. I'm sure they could go higher.
Mario
>There's a point to be aware of.
>
>There are solid and stranded wire. There are two different type of RJ-45's to
>match. Wrong one and it will not hold the crimp.
>
>Solid is used inside walls where it will not be moved, whereas stranded cable
>can be moved without breaking.
>
>If I recall correctly, the type of RJ-45's they have at home depot is
>stranded.
>
>Next is two different types of plastic used. One is called plenum and is
>intended for running in drop ceilings that act like a return flow for AC.
>Plenum don't give off the same toxic fumes when it burns as the non plenum
>and in many states it's a must in return flow ceilings. Plenum is basically
>teflon.
>
>Quality varies as does the price. Plenum is around 60% more expensive. I see
>$185 tags on some plenum cable (1000' spool) rated for Cat 5e. I think it's
>worth every penny to buy high end. Less hassles, less worries, longer future
>etc.
>
>Steve
>
>On Wednesday 14 November 2001 01:39 pm, you wrote:
>> Before I start my online hunt I figured I would ask here. I need a twisted
>> pairs ethernet cable (r45 I believe) about 45 or so feet long(little longer
>> wont hurt) to set the local net here at home. If anyone has such a creature
>> and its for sale please let me know. If there is a local (Clearwater )
>> place that will make --or has this length in stock---that will help as
>> well. I intend to eliminate the cable connection I presently have and use
>> the Linksys 4 port on the DSL ,I also have,for all the boxes in the house.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > A J
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