Re: CAT5 Problem

["keithdoxey" <lists.diyha@xxxxxxx>]

The X10 problem could be as simple as something sucking up the
signal. A filter on the offending kit could cure that.

The network problem is more wierd. Does the Multitainer work OK in a
different part of the house?

Does a laptop or PC work OK in the lounge?

Does the cable tester just check continuity of each pair of does it
test each wire for correct termination. There could be a pair
reversed.

Other than that, I cant think of much else.

Keith



--- In ukha_d@y..., "Kenneth Watt" <kennwatt@b...> wrote:
> Some of you learned chaps may be able to point me in the correct
> direction here...
>
> I have just set up a Multitainer in a corner of the lounge and I was
> trying to network it into my LAN, easy or so I thought.
>
> On connection which is basically a big patch lead, the network
> connection light goes nuts so I tried another device I knew was
working,
> same result, no network and the light flickering like crazy. Oh, I
> checked the cable with a CAT5 tester as well and it says that the
cable
> is okay.
>
> So the next thought was that perhaps the cable ran too close to a
mains
> source, so I routed it at least four feet away from any mains power,
> still the same.
>
> Next I thought well what if the TV or OD box is doing something to
the
> signal, so I shut down *everything* in that corner of the house,
shut
> down as in no power at all to the entire area, still the same!
>
> Now for the really weird bit, nothing in that bit of the house or
> surrounding it has changed basically since I moved in a year ago
and,
> although I have proved it's working, an X10 module in that area
won't
> work either although there appears to be no reason whatsoever that
is
> shouldn't.
>
> I'm starting to think I've discovered the Scottish Bermuda Triangle
of
> technology or something as I just cannot figure out why this is
> happening if anyone can give any help or pointer I would be
grateful.
>
> Ta
>
> K.