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Should tone generator be this quiet?
I just purchased a used Harris Pro2000 Tone & Probe Kit like this one from Ebay: probe is so quiet, that I have to put my ear to the speaker to hear it. Is this normal? I suspect it might be...
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ix/xii puns
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cat5 problem
i am trying to connect some existing cable to a switch. i have a tone generator, and have identified the other end. i wired each end of the white cable in the 568-B configuration as described here: -...
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Testing Cat 5 Calbes...
Hi. How do you recommend testing cat 5 network cables once they have been fished through a house. It would appear that some cables in the house are not working. If the cable were not run I would be in...
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Patch-rack management tool
Hello, I'm looking for a free patch/rack tool where i can keep track of all the patches etc. I found already some products like patchmaker, rackview,rackmonkey but they don't work under Xampp. Anybody...
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30 meter IEEE 1394 Firewire cable
Hi All, I have a Firewire device that I need to access over 30 meters of sheilded twisted pair (STP) cable. Yes, I know this isn't even close to spec, but I only need about 2Mbps data transfer rate....
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110 punch down blade compatibility with Krone Dilemma
Is anyone here familiar with Krone networking wiring components? I'm a computer technician in the US and I have limited experience with network cabling. I have a client who is moving to a new building...
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Thread topic: Difficulty "toning" for ports on gig switch
x-posted to the cabling newsgroup in response to the Difficulty "toning" for ports on gig switch thread: as a tech tip Phil Schuman wrote: > My technicians have reported difficulty using any of...
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Stripping RG6
I am planning to strip some RG6 and RG6/QS coaxial cable. I have some questions: A) From what I have read on the Internet, is this the proper way to strip: For RG6 Dual Shield, fold back the outer...
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Black Box...where's the hook?
It's been a while since I had to order cable at non project-specific prices, but isn't it still a decent price? It's a weird length, I agree, but $180/1100 feet could still be used for new/old stock...
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Difficulty "toning" for ports on gig switch
x-posted to the cabling newsgroup toner/wand
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Patch Cable Quality - Brand Differences?
I'm ordering a bunch of short Cat 6 patch cables and found an inexpensive supplier. The supplier apparently uses cables made by Abergetty, whom I've never heard of. Abergetty's website is almost...
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CAT6 Requires Shielded Connectors?
Does CAT6 require shielding around the connector? The Systimax cables we have purchased all have such shielding, whereas some Intellinet cables we have are without any connector shielding. I'm curious...
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Cabling "classifieds" site?
I closed down my cabling biz a couple years ago and sold off a lot of my specialty tools/test equipment, but still have a few things left. (Cable reel stands, fiber termination...
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How to RJ-45 with 3 pair (6 wires) cable
Hi, I have network cable thru newly fnished house, the wiring is done from mechanical room into 6 different rooms. I am planning to crimp RJ-45 connectors on each end but have the problem because I...
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