RE: DIY CAT 5

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On the lines of CAT5 testers I got one from ebay like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=96916&item=5784771309&rd=1
http://tinyurl.com/7mxtq

I paid just under a tenner including postage at around 6 quid. I have used
it and it works just fine as a basic tester for both patch cables as well
as runs inside/outside between rooms. It is basic though and just tells
you whether there is a connection and whether the colours are in the
correct holes. What more could you ask for though for the money.

Very pleased, no association etc. etc.

Ian









"aashram" <groups@xxxxxxx>
Sent by: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
29/06/2005 11:38
Please respond to ukha_d


To:     <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>, "UKHA" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
cc:     (bcc: Ian Bird/CV/Novartis)
Subject:        RE: [ukha_d] DIY CAT 5


Screwfix do the cable and tools
as well as tlc-direct - I am sure there are other recommended suppliers.

one recommendation I would give is get a cat5 cable tester.

there are plenty of guides on the web to show you how to wire up
rj45 connectors.


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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx on behalf of Ho Yin Ng
Sent: Wed 29/06/2005 11:32
To: UKHA
Subject: [ukha_d] DIY CAT 5



Do you guys make your own CAT 5 cable? Or do you buy pre made off the
shelf?

I have got to start running some cable around the house for all the usual
things I assume CAT 5 can handle 1000mbit networking?

Where is the best place to get the crimping tools and cabling?

Do you have any tips or recommendations or things I should be aware of
before I start?

I know the general HA rule .. decide how much you want then triple it.

Thanks,

Ho yin







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