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Terminators? Why aren't they required as they are with a coaxial system?
If I were to connect computers together using coaxial cable and BNC connectors, I would have to ensure a terminator is fixed at either end to prevent reflections up and down the line. Why are the not...
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RCDD, PM job opportunity - Orlando
Hi All, Hope I'm in the right place. I'm looking for a Project Manager/Design Engineer with current RCDD certification for an opportunity in the Orlando area. Manager is able to interview with...
 
How to wire cable between network sockets
Hi - I have a small four port switch/ADSL router in one room, and a PC in another. I want to be able to connect the two together, by putting network sockets in both rooms and then just using patch...
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Cat 5 upgrade to Cat 5e or Cat 6?
Hi, In the past month, I have spoken to two people who had been using very old routers (two diffferent brands) with a Cat 5 cable connecting a PC to the router and a Cat 5 cable connecting the router...
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Leasing network cable infrastructure
Only in America.... just left a meeting with a large university that we are loosely associated with. We have been on their network (full internet access) and we are now putting in our own routers,...
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Cabling test Failure
Sounds like overlong, streched, kinked? or just cheap cable. Maybe the jacks aren't good. OTOH, running in iron pipe might hurt. First, I'd repunch. Smartly. I doubt it, but you can always fiddle....
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Greenlee 683 Spool Jacks - They've gotta go!
They've gotta go! A pair of Greenlee 683 screw-type spool jacks. Extend from 22" to 54", twin rollers bearings. Very good condition.. Shut down my business a little over a year ago to fly full time...
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Data Communications Cabling FAQ
Archive-name: LANs/cabling-faq Posting-Frequency: monthly Last-modified: 1995/03/05 C A B L I N G F A Q Version 950305 This is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for the newsgroup. Topics...
 
Best Way To Bundle Cat5?
I'm re-cabling my entire house with 2- CAT5 and 2- RG6 lines to each drop. I'm planning on buying individual spools, instead of the pre-bundled cable to save on costs. What is the best material to...
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cisco query??
hi We're trying to extend our structured network ie. add more points/ floor outlets, we currently have a cisco cataylist 2950 with all our 24 ports in use. we will need to uplink to another (new)...
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Need advice for a wall-mounted patch panel for home network
I am finishing my basement and need some advice about terminating the network feeds from around the house. I initially was going to bring them all into a square wiring box, but realized that since I...
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Fiber looping
If u are talking about 1 fiber line feeding another fiber line. Yes, but remember about the signal loss involved when connecting multiple connection points.
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Direct-Bury Fiber Solution?
Hi, I need to link two LANs on a farm that are about 1500-2000 feet apart. They don't have line-of-sight, due to trees. I can trench a cable, but I'd prefer not to have to use conduit. Do any...
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10BaseT Question
Hi All, Is there any physical way I can tell the difference between a 10 BaseT cable and a CAT5 cable? Maybe by the cable colors?? Thanks, Arthur
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OT: I want to run a Cat 5e cable 1000 meters? Is this doable?
I want to nail it to pine trees in the woods from my hour to my friends house 1000 meters away. It'll work, right? Plus, I want to take a hammer and smash a hole into my friend house to pull the cable...
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