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Reverse Pairs on CAT5
I have a 30 user LAN/WAN, which is randomly kicking users off, and doing minor "wierd" things, which requires the switches/routers to be reset. After which, the users are fine for a day or two... then it starts all over again. The building was wired prior to my...
Tags: LANs, Network technology, Cable, NETWORKING, kpertschi@..., CAT5, IT-person
Discussion threads 2007-10-15
LAN Cabling
Can cat5 still be used in a LAN with a 250 ft length. That will have 50 users on a windows platform accessing the internet sending and receiving information through a 100m switch.Cat5eYou can use whatever you want; you can run Cat3 if you want, but what do you want...
Tags: LANs, tdegross@..., Cat5e, CAT5, LAN
Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Extending CAT5 Recommendation
Can someone recommend a hub, router, switch, repeater for extending CAT5 wiring beyond the set limit I forget what it is? I have a small LAN with Broadband Internet access. When trying to run a CAT5 wire to the next building it exceeds the distance limit. Basically...
Tags: LANs, Network technology, NETWORKING, Routers & switches, Broadband Internet, chebontx@..., CAT5, LAN
Discussion threads 2007-07-03
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: cable, bldsm@..., cat6, hubs, patch panels, software, cabling, cat5, hardware, networking, networks, patch panel
Discussion threads 2007-02-17
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
PABX System
i have to make a plan for netwoking a new biulding for my company. I need advice on what type of networking cable to use that will be able to support a telephone system. Cat5 or Cat6.Cat6Both should be able to support a telephone system, depending on the requirements of...
Tags: cable, CAT5, Cat6, gtymz@..., networking, PABX System
Discussion threads 2007-01-04
RJ45 crimp tools
Hi, i am looking for a tool which crimps the two ends of a cat5 (or 6) onto an RJ45 connector. Now I know there is a tool available, but what I am looking for is something which will align the 8-coloured strands of wires in the cat5 cable together...
Tags: hardware, networking, Rhinosaurus, cable, colour, cat5, tool
Discussion threads 2006-12-11
DSL - T1 Too Close
I have a DSL and T1 line on the same jack plate separate cables. I have been having some issues with the T1 dropping. I was told that there may be a problem with the lines being too "close" to each other and they should be on separate...
Tags: DSL, AC, T1, mike.peck@..., networking, cable, CAT5, T1 Line
Q&A 2006-05-19
Does Cat5 need to be shielded?
I am still having problems with our DSL losing sync. I know signal is strong at NID. But between the NID and the router there is approx 50+ feet of Cat3 cable looks unshielded. If I moved the router closer to the NID and then used Cat5 cable to go...
Tags: cable, Cat3, CAT5, Does Cat5, networking, NID, router, Tink!
Q&A 2006-04-18
Cat5 Wiring Problem
Cat5 Wiring ProblemI recently wired my house in North Florida with riser-rated cat5 cabling. The cable was pulled through the walls, across the attic, to an 8-port switch in an unfinished bonus room above my garage.Everything works fine during the warm months, but when the overnight temperature drops near...
Tags: cable, cat5, cold calling, continuity, egray@..., hardware, it management, networking, wiring
Discussion threads 2006-02-05
Cabling
We are adding several workstations to the otherside of a building I am working at, but the cable length is about 450 feet. I think if I add a switch half way, I should be okay. Any ideas?? Thanks.That should work out OKIf I remember correctly...
Tags: beachboy11@..., beachboy1@..., cable, cabling, CAT5, fiber, hardware, ideas, swITch, windows
Discussion threads 2005-10-02
BERadio Tech Life
BERadio Tech Lifeblog rootFirst Blog PostIT and radio engineering are becoming one and the same with computerautomation, computer editing, computer this and that.  Networkingis a big thang too.  Currently I am remodelling a studio.  My first challenge is how torun new CAT5 into the room.  Not an easy task with...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Word processors, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Network technology, network, beradio, CAT5, CCNA, Microsoft Word, computer
Discussion threads 2005-08-05
Wiring Problems CAT5
I have a client who had his home wired with network(CAT5) and speaker wire all through out the house. I went over to hook up a wireless access point utilizing the CAT5 wiring and could not get a connection. Found the wiring was done wrong re-punched the wires tested...
Tags: cable, cat5, ethernet signal loss, flynmonkey, it management, network, Wiring Problems CAT5
Discussion threads 2005-08-04
Win 2000 Pro & XP Home Network problem
I have a Win 2000 PC connected to a D-Link DI-624 Wireless router via CAT5 and a Laptop running XP Home connected to the router either via the wireless or CAT5. (The router connects to the internet via a remote LAN server which distributes the internet feed.) The CAT5 with...
Tags: CAT5, home network, marcusinho_ab@..., Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, network, router, Win, windows
Q&A 2005-06-04
Network cabling tips and tricks
Running network cable in old or large buildings can be a real challenge. Do you have a handy tip for quickly running cable?Running cables....I can't think of any way of running it 'quickly' I would rather concentrate on running it so that the cables can be accessed if there are...
Tags: Bill Detwiler - TechRepublic, cable, cabling, cat5, ceiling, download, network, networking
Discussion threads 2005-04-05
Build Your Skills: Use Gigabit Ethernet to eliminate LAN bottlenecks
Find out if your organization needs Gigabyte Ethernet technology.After three decades, Ethernet has become the most widely deployed internetworking topology in the world. During those 30 years, there has been constant change in the technology and speed of Ethernet. First, we had 10 Mbps million bits per second, and then...
Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, LANs, Del Smith CCNA, CCA, MCSE, Ethernet, CAT5, network, LAN, Gigabit Ethernet, copper, specification, LAN performance, Category 5E
Technical articles 2001-07-17

Additional Resources

CAT5 Troubleshooting
I have a run of cat5 (50 feet). When I try to connect to the network I get limited or no connectivity. When I reduce the distance to about 20 feet everything works fine.I have tried several different peaces of cable and have the same problem.I know cat5 is good...
Tags: cable, jay.jennings@...
Discussion threads 2007-01-22
CAT5 cable life expectancy
I am about to reconfigure our server room. The server room may move to a new location in our office. Our existing cabling is CAT5 and is approx. 12 years old. Is it more practical and cost effective to recable or to reuse existing cables? I...
Tags: cable, Cat 6, CAT5 Cable, Cat6, Gigabit LAN, gmallory@..., networking, server, T Base
Discussion threads 2006-11-06
Wireless Access Point + MSN
Have a home network set up with 2 laptops on it. One laptop has wirless built in and msn connects and runs well. The second is connected via cat5 and msn will not connect however i can surf the net with IE. Both are connected to...
Tags: Notebooks, mellon__head, MSN, access point, laptop computer, wireless
Discussion threads 2007-08-18
Burying Cat5 Outdoors
Are there any best practices for burying cat5 cable outdoors? I need to run cat5 from a wireless antenna, through a woods, into my home.I'm worried about the lightning-rod effect, moisture (rain & snow), temperature, and critters eating through the cable.Specifically, my question is what grade of cable do...
Tags: Network technology, cable
Discussion threads 2006-02-11
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