I wish I could find a bit more about the "flooded" CAT5e. I really need the foam filled outdoor version, but by the reel it's not a bad price. OTOH all of mine (not flooded) has been free and through
Author: "Marlon K. Schafer \(509\) 982-2181" <ooe@odessaoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:21:36 -0700
Can anyone help these guys out on some Cat 5 questions? Also Roger, check out www.shireeninc.com (hope I got that right). Nusrat Jamal will give you the straight scoop on cables. "kinking" cat 5 does
On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:21:36 -0700, Marlon K. Schafer \(509\) 982-2181 wrote: WRONG! Ethernet traffic is broadband data, with components well into the tens of MHz. CAT5 cable is four parallel transmis
The theory is good, but in the field, I'd have to say there is a fair amount of overhead built into the product and certification process. I've installed literally thousands of drops in locations li
in the process. I've had customers help me with installs and pull too hard on the cable not giving me time to straighten it out before it hits something and kinks. Not at all as critical as coax is.
Author: "Marlon K. Schafer" <ooe@odessaoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:58:58 -0700
Here are the frequencies used. http://discountcablesusa.com/ethernetcables.html As for the speeds etc. I've heard that a few times before. Tell you what, work out a speed test in whatever way you'd l
First: Thanks for those pointers. I forgot to say so before. I run from the switch down through the floor, then through conduit across the basement ceiling, through the wall into the garage, up the w
I have to respectfully disagree. Cat5/5e/6 cable is made with very small diameter solid wire. Kinking of any sort can't be good and at higher network speeds does show up. For Roger, Cat6 is different
Kevin, I agree. We tried using Cat5/e on a 1 GHz link that had to run at 1 GHz or it would lose sync. We couldn't get anything even close to reliable beyond about 12 ft, with fresh straight runs. The
--Original Message-- And keeping the whole discussion on things RF.. the manufacturers of networking gear (at least in non price sensitive applications, like 10Gbit E, and GigE for right now) recogni