[Tfug] CAT5 cables

[johngalt1]

I won't add more to what the prior posters said other than:

I hear it's more accurate to call them 8P8C plugs.
(terminology to describe the ends of TP ethernet patch cords
without misusing the RJ45 telephone spec terms- as most
people do) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8P8C

Then again, if you went into a store and asked for 8P8C
plugs, rahter than RJ45s they might not know what the hell
you were talking about.

Anyway use the plugs that have a D profile rather than a
rectangular profile where the cable inserts. This is better
for the outer jacket crimp (round cable) as opposed to plugs
intended for rectangular cross section (silver satin style)
cable. That way, the cable will stay centered in the
connector and be less likely to stress the wire.

I think George's molded on connector comment probably refers
to the fact that the connector plug is crimped on, but the
strain relief is often molded on for commercially produced
patch cables.

FWIW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bexley Hall" <bexley401>
To: <tfug at tfug.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: [Tfug] CAT5 cables


> Hi,
>
> I need a *35* foot cable to connect one of my
> hosts to the nearest switch.  Of course, my
> goodie box only has 25 (feet or less) and *50*
> feet.
>
> <insert frown here>
>
> I am not thrilled with the idea of leaving a
> coil of 15 feet of "excess wire" someplace
> (the room is already littered with cables :< ).
>
> OK, I've got some wire left on the spool from
> wiring the house and Joe gave me a gizmo to crimp
> RJ45's onto CAT5 cable.  So, I should be able to
> just roll-my-own, right?
>
> Any issues I should be aware of before doing this?
> (sure seems like it should be a lead-pipe-cinch but
> the simple things ALWAYS have hidden consequences).
>
> I realize the connector itself will probably not be
> as robust as those molded onto commercial cables.
> And, the locking tab will be "exposed" and thus
> more likely to get snapped off when the cable is
> abused.
>
> Other than that, I can't imagine anything else to
> worry about... (so said the wicked which just before
> the house landed on her!)
>
> Thx,
> --don
>
>
>
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