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| Thread ID: 101960 | 2009-08-02 09:41:00 | What cable to use when connecting a switch & router via keystone jack | nimrod (2932) | Press F1 |
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| 797418 | 2009-08-02 09:41:00 | Hello, I am currently building a network system at home using cat5e wiring via keystone wall jacks throughout my house. I have an all in one Wireless G ADSL Home Gateway device and an 8 port switch. The reason for an additional switch is because I need more than 4 ports than what my Wireless G Adsl home gateway device can provide for me. I have two questions here; do I use a cross over cable through the wall and out to the keystone wall jack? Secondly, when it comes to physically connecting these devices themselves (both the router & switch) via the keystone jacks, do I have to use another set of cross over cables or can I continue using straight patch cables? I apologise if I do not make myself clear here. I am a newbie to the network scene, and If I knew how to upload a picture that may better illustrate my problem, then can someone please guide me. If you require a picture, please ask. Thank you for taking the time to read my question. |
nimrod (2932) | ||
| 797419 | 2009-08-02 09:46:00 | As I far as I can say, you dont need cross-over cables anywhere. Normal Cat5e is fine. | ronyville (10611) | ||
| 797420 | 2009-08-02 09:51:00 | You should never make a cable inside the wall a crossover cable! Always use only one wiring standard (568a or 568b) on all jack points and in the patch panel/central hub. Never mix them as this can be nightmare later on if you need to do any troubleshooting. If you need a crossover cable then use a patch lead from the jack point to the equipment. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 797421 | 2009-08-02 22:28:00 | Thank you guys for your help. I am only using the 568a wiring standard. I take it from your responses that cat5e can used both for wall cabling and the physical connections. | The Boss (11407) | ||
| 797422 | 2009-08-02 22:38:00 | I have done this at my house was very interesting and taught me a few things. You just use straight through cable but I am wondering are you going to use a patch panel and then plug in to the switch or just put RJ45 plugs on the utp wire from the jack points? |
nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 797423 | 2009-08-03 00:12:00 | Hi, I am only using RJ45 plugs for my connections to the switch and router. Is there something else I need to consider? cheers |
The Boss (11407) | ||
| 797424 | 2009-08-03 06:00:00 | I have done this at my house put nice white covers on the walls, ran Cat5e to each of them and connected them up then I just use short patch cables to plug in each device although have a switch/print server on the desk to run both comps and another switch in the garage to run the machines down there. | gary67 (56) | ||
| 797425 | 2009-08-03 06:06:00 | If possible try and test the cables both before laying and after laying, can prevent a lot of headaches later on. BTW whats with the different user names? |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 797426 | 2009-08-03 07:09:00 | What you would normally do is decide on where you want your patch panel/hub/central location for all cables to run back to. Most people put this in the garage or under the stairs if available. Then you pull all your cable runs from there to each location where you want a jack point. It is recommended to run at least two jack points to each location. You "pull" the cable from boxes of CAT5e/CAT6 cable that you can buy from your local electrical wholesaler. They come in boxes of 305 Metres. You also need to pull two runs to where your outside telephone line will be coming in (ETP), this allows for up to 4 phone lines if needed and also future proofs you for when fibre is rolled out (yea right!) This is the way that Telecom's code of practice says new houses have to be done and they do have a document on line that you can read with more info but I can't find the link right now. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 797427 | 2009-08-03 07:31:00 | You also need to pull two runs to where your outside telephone line will be coming in (ETP), this allows for up to 4 phone lines if needed and also future proofs you for when fibre is rolled out (yea right!) This is the way that Telecom's code of practice says new houses have to be done and they do have a document on line that you can read with more info but I can't find the link right now. www.brightspark.org.nz |
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