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Hub to hub cable lengths

Ok all you network hardware guru's.. I have seen documentation that states maximum cable length between 100mps hubs is only 5 meters yet maximum length between 10mps hubs is the 100 meter standard. Just curious if this information is correct. Should be any easy 90 points for someone. A link...

Tags: cable, cable length, networking, Norm-Al

Q&A 2005-08-19

TechRepublic Tutorial: Deploy and manage 10/100baseT Ethernet hardware

Find out the best way to manage your IT infrastructureSince the late 1990s, 10/100baseT Ethernet has become the de facto standard for local area networks. Here’s a look at the hardware components involved in using Ethernet in a 10/100baseT network, including cable pinouts and specs, network cards, hubs, and switches.Some...

Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, LANs, hardware, Michael Mullins CCNA, MCP, Ethernet, 10Base-T, network, cable

Technical articles 2001-10-05

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Internet disconnecting on one computer on home network frequently

Hi I just setup a network at home of 2 computers. Both are running Windows XP with SP2. I recently moved and everything was fine at the last house, but now, my one computer in the garage only, keeps disconnecting from the internet every 10-20 minutes, then comes back online...

Tags: Network technology, PRODUCTIVITY, home network, rickiedee7448@..., Internet, cable, computer, network

Discussion threads 2007-07-10

Running a cat 5 cable longer than 300 ft

I have two buildings that are not quite 400ft apart. I had a shielded 2-pair cat5 network cable laid between them (I didn't know about the ~300ft limit on Cat 5 cables). Is there anyway to add a booster or other extension to the ends to be able to make...

Tags: Network technology, cable

Discussion threads 2006-04-24

Cable (zip)

Cable is one simple tool with that we will be able to find out the loss of signal produced in a wireless installation or Wi-Fi according to the meters and type of used cable. In order to reach the result in dB we will have solely to indicate the type...

Tags: Cable, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2005-09-16

Quick question about patch cable

Can you buy a long patch cable and then cut it in pieces to make your own length cables? Or must you buy bulk that has no end connectors on it?ThanksSure can.Yes, you can buy a long patch cable and cut it into pieces. But what's the advantage over...

Tags: Network technology, cable

Discussion threads 2005-09-14

identifying cat6 cables in the hubs

We have a building of about 25 pcs and 3 dumb terminal users. On the wall next to everyone's desks is a RJ45 socket with a number on it e.g. A17 and in our computer room we have 2 hubs labelled Upper and Lower, each has about 40 ports on...

Tags: bldsm@..., cable

Discussion threads 2007-02-17

RCA Cables, What are length restrictions

I am looking at having my game consoles, dvd player and such in a cabinet next to my couch, while the TV will be across the room.Got a box that takes multiple RCA inputs and sends just a single RCA output to your TV, depending on which button is selected.My...

Tags: RCA, RCA Cables, cable, SVideo, jdclyde, jd-quick (formerly clyde)

Q&A 2005-05-17

cable length

What is the max lenght to run cat 5 cable from a hub connected to a server to a workstation?That depends on the quality of the hub and also on the number of users connected to the hub. Using a switch instead of a hub should give you approx. 180m....

Tags: Network technology, cable

Q&A 2004-11-10

Wireless to Cat5 through 5 port 10/100 switch

Hi.I have a Canyon CN-WF514M 4 port wireless router Which I am using for a wireless network on one side of a factory. I then have a CAT5 cable plugged into one of the ports which then runs 85meters to the other side of the factory. I have a standard...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, Wi-Fi, NETWORKING, james.tintinger@..., router, wireless, wireless router, cable, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2007-06-29

The anatomy of CAT5 cable

Category 5/5e cable is the most common cabling system for networks today. This quick-reference chart provides essential information for those who work with CAT5 and CAT5e cable. It reveals the cable's internal components, outlines the difference between UTP and STP cable, and explains why the cable's individual wires are twisted....

Tags: Cable, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking

Download resources 2005-04-05

Cable Access Q&A - Part One

Accessing the Internet using a Cable Network and a cable modem is becoming increasingly more popular due to the much greater speed than is available through telephone-modem access. A Cable modem is a device at the subscriber end of a cable that allows a computer to be connected to the...

Tags: Cable Modem, Microsoft Access, BVRP Software Group, Cable, Network Technology, Modems, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Hardware, Components

White papers 2002-11-29

Okidata printer setting the page length

I currently have a OKIDATA ML320/331 Turbo installed using a parallel cable to a windows XP machine. I use it to print overdue notices for alibrary. The notices are feed in the printer through the rear continuous feeding entrance. Each Notice is only 10 inches wide by 5 1/2...

Tags: Printers, smilko@..., printer

Q&A 2006-10-06

Cable length.

what is the maximum length for parallel cable ?While I'm not exactly sure I have never seen one over 10 meters long ever being advertised. That may be of some help to you as that is what is commercially available.ColParallel Cables Length LimitsOlder style Centronics parallel cables, can rarely...

Tags: cable, nhon_mai@..., printer

Q&A 2005-06-21

Scale up to the ultimate infrastructure with 10GB Ethernet

New cable - on target todayReplacing existing cable or using higher rating cable for expansion may be a bit expensive compared to using typical 10/100 cable - a wise decision maker will look beyond the short-term cost.Existing electronics will o

Tags: business contingency, pandemic, continuity, emergency, networking, hardware, project management, linux, it management, windows, security, career, chasster, fiber, cable, optical fiber

Discussion threads 2006-11-27

Multiple Monitors (at different locations) connected to one CPU

I would like to connect multiple monitors to one CPU and be able to place these monitors at different locations on the shop floor. I would like these monitors to display the same image from the host computer. I would like to change/update information on a host/primary computer and have...

Tags: Monitors & displays, dulcita82@..., monitor, computer

Discussion threads 2007-07-02

Looking to hack your cable modem? First build your own console cable in seven easy steps

Go inside the device that makes Internet via cable possible and, along the way, discover the secrets of many popular cable modems, including products from Motorola, RCA, WebSTAR, D-Link. Start by building your own inexpensive RS-232-to-TTL converter aka console cable, which will allow you to communicate directly with the cable...

Tags: Cable Modem, Console, Cable, Modems, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, Networking

Book chapters 2006-10-04

LCD - help

I just got this Philip 190G6 LCD monitor, one of the most expensive on the market...After installation - all cables connected, driver installed & adjustment, the screen produced shadows and the picture is not too crisp either.This is most annoying when reading text doc.In fact worse than my old CRT.I've...

Tags: Network technology, Monitors & displays, tinochan28@..., video, cable, video cable, LCD

Discussion threads 2007-04-08

Cable Modem

Can I connect my own cable modem with out calling my cable provider?Modem activationJust like the network interface card in the computer has a unique address called a MAC address, so does your cable modem. If it was previously installed in another location and was active with that provider,...

Tags: Modems, Network technology, Broadband Internet, brddrd@..., modem, cable modem, cable

Discussion threads 2007-04-22

Network cable laying

Hello,I had a question about laying network cable between two buildings, about 30-50ft.Do I need to be licensed to lay the cable underground and if so what licensing would I need?Also what would the best method be.Doubt itIf you're just laying Cat 5 you should be all set. I wouldn't...

Tags: Network technology, network, amazon3d2@..., cable

Discussion threads 2007-10-06