Re: RG6 to RJ45

["dpw" <dpw168@xxxxxxxxx>]

Reply to my own post after checking out Multinet product:

Still have bandwidth issue because looks like specs are only up to
10/Mbps.  So not a good solution for this situation.  Definitely could
be viable for other applications sucha as retrofit in multiple dwelling
building.

Thanks everyone for your replies!  Appreciate the opinions and advice.


dpw wrote:
> Bruce,
>
> Appreciate the reply.  I agree that the Cat3 would likely work fine for
> most apps especially just some browsing of Internet and similar.
> However, this is a new high-end house and it really should have been
> wired to even future specs. (I would have gone with Cat6.)  Have no
> idea what the homeowner will want to use the network for in the future.
>
> We are beginning to load up the "internal" network infrastructure with
> so many new things these days, if I was this homeowner that ec would
> certainly be told to find a way to replace all that Cat3. This is a BIG
> problem we are seeing out there: ec's and others that don't understand
> networks.  Not all; some are excellent.  But the ones that don't know
> what they are doing need to stay away from it just as those of us that
> do low-voltage stay away from the high-voltage.
>
> Brett in this thread gave me the link to the product I had seen
> advertised. Not sure of the throughput and cost but certainly will look
> into it.
>
> Thanks again for your response.
>
>
>
> bruceR wrote:
> > I'm willing to bet that the throughput on the Cat3, particularly for the
> > short distances involved in a residence will be higher than what will come
> > out of any converter.  The contractor shouldn't be let off the hook though.
> > I'd make him pull the Cat 5e in or write a healthy check.
> >  As for the use of the Cat3, if there actually WAS a noticeable difference
> > in throughput, he could always use 802.11g wireless.
> >
> > Years ago, we had a T1 line in our office. The telco made a big deal about
> > cable quality and even pulled a new riser 10 floors to serve the T1.  When
> > we moved the office to the 6th floor, the telco wanted a ton of money to
> > relocate the equipmet so, instead, we dropped some Cat 3 (because it was
> > handy) down the four floors, hooked the T1 to it and it ran just fine.  My
> > point here is that while the contractor definitely screwed up and should be
> > made to fix or repair the problem, Cat 3 will perform beyond the published
> > spec and should be given a chance since it's already there.
> >
> >
> > "Brett Crapser" <cmdrcody@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:g6uf24-bg9.ln1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > dpw <dpw168@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >> Appreciate the reply.  Checked with blackbox earlier today and they say
> > >> they do not have a solution.  Homeowner says he isn't going to accept
> > >> the Cat3 and is telling ec that either he finds a solution or is going
> > >> to be fishing a lot new wire.  I think the throughput on these media
> > >> converters from RG6 to RJ45 was good.  Unfortunately still cannot find
> > >> company that had them.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks again.
> > >>
> > >
> > > You could try  www.multilet.us  it lets you use the RF and the Ethernet.
> > > I just a outlet box in size too.
> > >
> > > Brett