RE: [ukha_d] Re: [ukha _d] A quick novice question - how to extend Cat 5? ?!

["Stephen Jones" <ukha@xxxxxxx>]

As Alistair says, you can use a little box with 2 RJ45 sockets on it,
but it's usually easier to use the little boxes known as inline couplers
(which are a similar size) with 2x4pair punch-down's inside (as someone
else suggested).=20

They are normally about =A33 quid each for either type.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Alistair Watkins [mailto:ukha@alistairwatkins.com]=20

hi,

depending on thier current length (cant remember what the max
recommeneded
is) you can get a little box, that you just plug 2 cables into and it
creates a good clean join.

they are about a quid each, although you will have to buy the extra
cable
of course...

bit of a quick cheap and drag cables round your house way though.. but
it
has worked fine for me in the past.

regards

ali
(head bodger)

magnatizerr said:
> Hi
>
> Just a quick novice question.
>
> I'm in the process of moving my study, with it's associated
> computer
> to another room within the house and I was wondering what is the best
> method of extending the existing 6 off Cat 5 cables? I would rather
> not have to lay new cables form the server (sited in the attic) as
> this would require me taking out shares with 'Crown' or 'Dulux'!!!.
>
> Also, would there be any drawbacks if I were to extend?



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