Need Advice on Cable need for Router

HAVOC · 03-12-2005, 05:15 PM

A friend of mine wants to run a cable from his router (his bedroom) to his sons room so his son can access the internet.

What type for cable should he buy?

CAT 5?

rememberme · 03-14-2005, 12:36 PM

Most probably a standard CAT 5 with RJ45 plugs...

Depends on the router and his sons computer ports I guess.

Him · 03-23-2005, 10:42 PM

Cat 5e cable, it is all you can really get. FCC regulations is that you can only run Cat5 or higher on an ethernet based network.

willsko87 · 03-24-2005, 06:19 AM

Make sure it's straight-through

Win2kpatcher · 03-24-2005, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by willsko87
Make sure it's straight-through

very important aspect there. You want CAT5e UTP straight-through cable............ NOT a CAT5e cross over.

Him · 03-24-2005, 06:20 PM

Ahh, good call gentlemen. Something that is overlooked alot. Chances are though, he will not get a crossover cable, as they do cost more than a straight through. But good looking out.

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