[SLUG] ethernet couplers

From: Eben King (eben01@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Jun 14 2008 - 15:16:00 EDT


So I'm looking to get some couplers to join several short ethernet cables
into one long one. They sell long cables, so I know there's no electrical
or signaling problem with them per se. There might be extra loss through a
coupler, or looseness if it really sucks. A lot of the couplers I run
across imply or say right out that they're for phone use only, not
networking. For example:

http://www.iofast.com/product_info.php/products_id/1403

Any straight-through 8-connector RJ45 coupler should work, right? It's no
big deal to me if it drops to 10 Mbps. Is this merely a CYA move by the
coupler manufacturer and/or seller?

-- 
-eben    QebWenE01R@vTerYizUonI.nOetP    http://royalty.mine.nu:81
SCORPIO:  Get ready for an unexpected trip when you fall screaming
from an open window.  Work a little harder on improving your low self
esteem, you stupid freak.  -- Weird Al, _Your Horoscope for Today_
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
This list is provided as an unmoderated internet service by Networked
Knowledge Systems (NKS).  Views and opinions expressed in messages
posted are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the
official policy or position of NKS or any of its employees.



This archive was generated by hypermail 2.1.3 : Fri Aug 01 2014 - 16:04:52 EDT