Network Cabling

[BillyCarpenter]

I have a cable tester made by Ideal. It'll tell you almost anything: short, open, which wires are crossed, ect. However, there's one flaw that I found. One time I inserted the wires in the connector while holding it upside down and on the other end, I inserted the wires in the connector the right way.

When I tested the cable, each end passed when tested individually. So I was more than a little confused when it didn't work. It's always best to test both ends at the same time. That revealed the problem.

[BillyCarpenter]

Also worth investing in: toner probe and label maker.
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[J_Arnold]

Also worth investing in: toner probe and label maker.
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I have a progressive probe/ tester combo. Thing works great. I think fluke makes something as well. Hell if I had to guess I bet several companies make one. I also have a stand alone probe and test kit for multi tasking situations.

[BillyCarpenter]

I have a progressive probe/ tester combo. Thing works great. I think fluke makes something as well. Hell if I had to guess I bet several companies make one. I also have a stand alone probe and test kit for multi tasking situations.

That's a fluke in the picture. I just had to buy a new probe because the last one fell off a ladder. I like the fluke because you can trace cables that are live. Most toners can't do that.

[J_Arnold]

That's a fluke in the picture. I just had to buy a new probe because the last one fell off a ladder. I like the fluke because you can trace cables that are live. Most toners can't do that.

Agreed, As proven before I am an idiot and failed to see the fluke in your last post, just saw the one about you having an ideal , so I assumed that is what it was...they say assumption is the mother of all F*** ups...look at me go.

[tonerhead]

This is a little late in coming to this thread, but it sounds to me like you are using the older cat5 end terminals. I had the priviledge of working with a guy that does cable terminations on a regular basis a couple years ago. It was the first time I saw cat6 end terminals. These are quick and foolproof. You untwist and put the wires through a loom, the loom holds the wires in perfect position. You then push the loom into the cat6 terminal and crimp. No more struggle getting the wires into the right positions in the terminals, the loom does it for you.

link:

Cat6 RJ45 Modular Plug


Use a cat6 connector going forward.

[SalesServiceGuy]

This is a little late in coming to this thread, but it sounds to me like you are using the older cat5 end terminals. I had the priviledge of working with a guy that does cable terminations on a regular basis a couple years ago. It was the first time I saw cat6 end terminals. These are quick and foolproof. You untwist and put the wires through a loom, the loom holds the wires in perfect position. You then push the loom into the cat6 terminal and crimp. No more struggle getting the wires into the right positions in the terminals, the loom does it for you.

link:

Cat6 RJ45 Modular Plug


Use a cat6 connector going forward.

I think 100% of the copier installs I have ever done have been on Cat 5e cables. I have never configured the web browser for IPV6. I guess Cat 6 has not become popular in my small part of the world although I certainly do not deny its technological superiority.

I also found a cheap cable end tester for $16.00 .

[tonerhead]

I see they also make a cat6 push-through connector. This is better yet.

Using RJ45 Crimping Tool With Push Through CAT5e / CAT6 Connectors - YouTube

[Hansoon]

Yes, but how'bout shielded cable??
Am I right that for a good solid Cat6 network shielded cable is mandatory?

Hans

[slimslob]

Yes, but how'bout shielded cable??
Am I right that for a good solid Cat6 network shielded cable is mandatory?

Hans

Only when running cable in environments with electromagnetic or radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI)when rigid or thin wall metal conduit it not available. For proper shielding, it will require the use of CAT6 shielded connectors and keystone jacks.