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26 AWG vs. E1 loops
Hi there, can anyone provide me with a glimpse of which are the major differences between the 26 AWG loop and the E1? I googled the Net and found nothing. Thanks in advance, -Mark
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Finally Got Rid of Them
This spring we started to install a new fire alarm system to replace the old Simplex system. The contractor started working on it at our other campus in late spring. Early on, we had the network go...
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Wanted -- DocIT Cable Management Software
Textron no longer sells the DocIT cable managment software. I'm looking for someone that has a copy still in stock, or someone that has a copy they no longer need. I'd like DocIT, but DocIT-Lite would...
 
Cable Managers - 1U vs 2U
Can anyone offer any advice on when to use 2U high Cable Managers vs 1U ? I'm thinking along the following 1U Height Cable Manager 2U 48 Port Data Patch Panel 2 U Cable Manager 1U 48 Port Switch 2 U...
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No new postings past 24 hours - is everyone happy?
Wow. No questions, no anything, for the past 24 hours? Is everyone doing overtime on a rush job?
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Pricing help
I'm going to do a full install for an associate. I'm installing from the first ceiling tile lifted to the last pc turned on and everything in between. He want's 5 computers and one Server and...
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Beirut telephone pictures
Does anyone still have the link to those Beirut telephone pictures? The pictures were of station cables being used as aerial drops, and a comical shot of a tech standing at an MPOE or some type of...
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LSZH Cabling
Can anybody tell me if there is a standard or regulation that states where the use of Low Smoke Zero Halogen cable is mandatory or not in an install in the UK. Regards Gus
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Ethernet cabling used outside
What has been your experience in using standard Ethernet cable, cat5 or cat6 in an outside situation? I need to run some Ethernet cable outside, up the outside wall to the top of the 2nd story, then...
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Cat5 cabling supplies in Toronto?
Hello, I find myself tasked with installing Cat5 network cabling in various locations in Toronto. This is fine, but I'm sure there are better places to get supplies locally. I need things like modular...
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[Shameless Self Promotion] Looking for a job
Hey, Kevin. Did you land a job yet? Interesting to learn how it played out.
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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...
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Fluke DSP4300
I'm wondering if anyone else here has had the same problem with this tester: When using the DSP-FTA430 single-mode heads, we always have a problem with the output jack- The SC connector pops part-way...
 
Cable over ethernet for two Wireless access points
I need to know if it is possible to power two LInksys WAPs (WRE54G) using power over ethernet and if so how? I am guessing that I could simply put a small passive hub at the point where the first...
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Securing flexible conduit
I've getting close to starting a major addition to our house. I'm going to put some kind of conduit in the new sections of the house for low-voltage wiring. I'm pretty sure I'm going to use the Carlon...
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