http://forums.cabling-design.com/comp.dcom.cabling-newsgroup21-.htm - Telecom and Network Cabling Discussions - our favorite! en-us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:08:09 -0400 info@cabling-design.com http://www.cabling-design.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://forums.cabling-design.com/Cat-5-Install-Pricing-article4187-21.htm Hi Everyone, Ive done PC repair work as a side business on the weekends for years now and recently I have a customer that wants me to install a netwo...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:16:49 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Does-patchpanels-affect-network-speed-article4161-21.htm Hello, I am in the process of designing a midsize network (300 connections) and I play with the idea of having 2 levels of patchpanels. My physical ...... The post has 26 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 26 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:59:28 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Wireless-Vs-Eternet-Extenders-article4158-21.htm Wondered if anyone can advise on the use of ethernet extenders. We have a problem in connecting a remote building about 800 metres away. We have a spa...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:41:55 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Cable-management-products-article4156-21.htm This setup wasnt my idea, just working with what i walked into. 2 2 poll Racks. Side by Side with about 1 foot of space between them. One rack has ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:08:02 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Re-newbie-cat-5-question-article4155-21.htm Paul wrote: igt Hi there Please can you help I need to know if you can extend CAT5/i igt cables with CAT5e cables in theory, and vice versa/i igt/i ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 15:35:38 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Standard-for-Proximity-to-Power-article4153-21.htm Hello, all Where in the Standards is the minimum distance from power given. Twelve inches, yes, but where precisely does it specify that Thanks ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 14:18:15 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Reliable-photonics-article4131-21.htm Reliable Photonics founded in 2004, as a professional manufacture and supplior for optical fiber communication field, our products covered FTTH, LAN, ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 03:20:41 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Re-Ethernet-connection-sensitive-to-cable-length-article4122-21.htm added cabling amp ethernet newsgroups Wonder if a small ethernet cable tester has been used to verify proper pairs windsurferLA wrote: igt Ethern...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 12:37:47 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Straightthrough-CAT5E-cabling-article4109-21.htm Hi, my cable company offers me Internet connection via a cable modem (road runner is the company I think) I need to make a Straightthrough CAT5E ...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:07:32 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Explore-the-weakest-link-in-your-network-article4108-21.htm You can become security expert with exceptional security assessment capabilities. Security assessment of the network is a critical task for security p...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:19:24 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/OTDR-Launch-Cable-Length-for-Singlemode-article4105-21.htm The JDSU Fiber Optic Test Reference Guide, http://lw.pennnet.com/whitepapers/wp.cfmid665, says a launch cable used for singlemode should be 1km to 2km...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:50:47 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/OTDR-Launch-Cable-Receive-Cable-article4104-21.htm Im familiar with the use of a launch cable with an OTDR, but, in reviewing the JDSU Fiber Test Reference Guide, http://lw.pennnet.com/whitepapers/wp.c...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:46:53 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/RJ45-splitter-for-Ethernet--possible--article4063-21.htm happen to run across this thread over on the Ethernet newsgroup Some guy found a RJ45 splitter (2RJ45 jacks to 1RJ45 jack) over on ebay (search RJ45...... The post has 39 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 39 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:56:33 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Need-some-pointers-on-my-first-cabling-job-article4056-21.htm I do not usually do cabling but times are tough and I have gotten quotes of 500700 for this work which I can do for under 200 on my own and still make...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:39:33 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Employment-Opportunity-article4055-21.htm Hello Friends I have several open slots for the below position. Please respond to me directly ASAP BICSI and/or RCDD Cabling Technician PROJECT DE...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:40:00 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Anyone-using-MaxCell-innerduct-article4054-21.htm I have the best part of a spool I have no use for. Make me an offer (beer money) but shipping may be a problem if you are not in SW Florida. I would r...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:44:11 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Newbie-Punch-down-block-66-vs-110-how-do-these-w-article4046-21.htm Please be kind in your replies, remember I am new to all of this, as you once were too. My home has a punch down box in it installed by the phone com...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:20:53 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Free-Mobile-Phone-Applications-article4045-21.htm ltHTMLgt ltHEADgt ltMETA NAMEquotGENERATORquot ContentquotMicrosoft DHTML Editing Controlquotgt ltTITLEgtlt/TITLEgt lt/HEADgt ltBODYgt iltPgtltFONT fa...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:29:01 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/FA-Schlumberger-SI7780-Optical-Time-Domain-Reflec-article4044-21.htm FA: Schlumberger SI7780 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer This auction includes the following items: Schlumberger SI7780 Optical Time Domain Reflec...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:47:07 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/CableIQ-vs-SignalTEK-vs-Validator-article4036-21.htm Im interested in purchasing a qualification tester to satisfy the requirements of one of my repeat customers. I realize that none of these perform ce...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:58:54 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Fiber-for-less-article4035-21.htm Re: Computer Cable and networking products / fiber We are distributors and importers of computer cables / network supplies and custom wire harnesses....The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:22:13 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/What-is-quotcheapquot-for--optical-cable-article4031-21.htm I know that running copper between buildings is a Bad Idea. Can someone recommend the specification designation for the cheapest type of fibre cable...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:22:03 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/V35-cables-anyone-article4030-21.htm Does anyone here use (need) V.35 cables Theres some on Craigslist: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/sys/541787622.html http://portland.craigslist.o...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:49:46 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Where-is-underlying-Afterburner-when-we-need-him-article4027-21.htm 36.139.45.92:9315 open socks4 proxy was used on 29 November for a Hipcrime attack on nanae. And I got the port number by Googling so it must have been...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:14:25 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Paladin-Powerplay-multitool--opinions-article4025-21.htm After losing my Schrade multitool recently I decided to buy a Paladin Powerplay multitool specifically the PT540 (claimed to have 30 tools in one). ...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:13:11 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/VOIPWireless-routerFWTFWP-article4024-21.htm VOIP/DTU/FWT/FWP/Payphone/PCM/PDH (GaoKe COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD) Dear Sir: Glad to meet you. This is Ryan from GaoKe telecommunications. W...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:44:10 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Installers-article4023-21.htm Installers Each device within the wireless network (computer, printers, auxiliaries) must be installed with a Network Interface Card, or NIC. The NIC...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:36:47 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/eBay-175-Leviton-Cat5e-jacks-article4022-21.htm http://xrl.us/175jacks The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:17:17 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Concerns-over-Cat6-install-article4007-21.htm Hi, was looking for some advice on a cabling job we had completed in our office. Its cat6 (well they used cat6 faceplates and cable). Ive posted an i...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:21:17 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/OT-Are-there-any-toneprobe-tools-for-locating-AC-article4004-21.htm Ive got a Sperry CS500A thats pretty much useless: great for finding the panel, not very helpful for finding the breaker. The CS500A is at least 5 yr...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:56:04 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/four-twisted-pairs-to-RJ4-article4000-21.htm Im trying to switch my landline from an old telco block to a Vonage modem. The line has four phones, each with its own cable to the demarc in the bas...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:27:21 -0500 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Awfully-quiet-in-the-cabling-group-article3998-21.htm It has been pretty darn quiet in the cabling group. Couple posts a month is probably the lowest its ever been. I am just wondering if its because noon...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:35:38 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/DCom-Cabling-Qualifications--UK-article3994-21.htm I am looking to get some training and certification in data cabling. Copper first, then fibre. I am based in the UK could anybody recommend any cou...The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:35:24 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/testing-OSP-copper-cable-article3983-21.htm Im wondering if anyone can help me out. Im installing some copper (25 and 100 pair) for a client who wants the following tests done on the cable: In...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:41:32 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Tconnections-with-Cat5-UTP-article3975-21.htm Hi, I recently moved into an apartment which is, according to the manual that came with it, quotprepared for a home networkquot. There are some RJ45 ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:57:37 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Affixing-Fiber-Cable-to-a-Support-article3962-21.htm Whats the best technique to affix 6strand indoor/outdoor fiber cable to a 1quot mostly horizontal metal pipe Is a simple loop with a tie wrap just fi...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:02:26 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/installing-cat6-via-leviton-structured-media-cente-article3956-21.htm I am doing 4 floors of a 4 flat with cable, telephone, and cat 6 for data cabling. i am going with the leviton SMC panels with all the accessories....... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:57:43 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/why-use-an-expesive-cable-tester-article3949-21.htm What is the main difference between something like a fluke dsp 4000 series and this http://www.broadbandutopia.com/validator.html. We are going to ...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:00:59 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/FA-Fluke-DSP4000-article3942-21.htm http://snipr.com/FlukeDSP4000 ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:04:27 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/FA-Wavetek-SDA5000-cable-tester-article3939-21.htm http://301url.com/SDA5000 The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here The post does not have any replies yet. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:08:16 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Installing-SnS-connectors-on-quad-shield-article3938-21.htm Hi Guys, I bought some compspec quadshield to upgrade the ancient coax in my house. I also bought some TampB purple connectors and a coax stripper...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:53:05 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Terminations-article3934-21.htm Now that you folks have helped me decide to use indoor/outdoor cable, I have another set of questions about terminations. The GBICs that Im going t...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:21:49 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Moisture-and-Indoor-Fiber-article3929-21.htm I have experience installing Cat5 and have used flexible orange duplex fiber to connect the GBICs of two switches so I volunteered to help run fiber...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:07:09 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/mission-critical-home-made-cables-article3926-21.htm Hi My friend is working on a project where he will be changing over a bunch of offices from a BT WAN to NTL. the final part of the change over us...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:12:44 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/RG6-Quad-clips-article3913-21.htm Hi Guys, My cable modem has been a bit flaky lately. My TV pictures have been acceptable but the modem drops in and out. The modem signal is usua...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:30:52 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Ethernet-which-RJ45-pins-article3906-21.htm Hi, A fairly basic question which pins are used to carry the Ethernet signal through the cat5 between my router and the RJ45 socket in the wall Iv...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:49:32 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Cat-5e-Telephone-issues-article3903-21.htm Alright Ive read quite a few posts on these issues but Im still a bit unsure of some key details. Im currently building a house and I have ran all t...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:44:51 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Quieting-a-switch-article3895-21.htm This is slightly offtopic, but applicable (I think) ) Where I work, we recently built a 1million a/v center. Inside, there is a Cisco Catalyst Sw...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:59:46 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Wiring-on-RJ45-wall-socket-article3878-21.htm I am wiring up some RJ45 network sockets for the first time. (MK Electric part K5845 available in UK) If the pins in the front of the socket are n...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:22:03 -0400 http://forums.cabling-design.com/Phantom-CAT5-Wiring-Problems--article3876-21.htm We have problems sending out data (emails with attachments, ftp transfers etc...) from our ethernet network. We have full download speeds of over ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:21:22 -0400