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Title: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 21, 2009, 10:01:07 AM: Can any one spare a good length of network cable? i need it to run about 2-3 class room lengths as it has to run from our staff room to the cabinet for the wireless router

i need it free or to loan and ill replace it once i get round to ordering some in
also i need it to be some one local if possible so i can nip out and collect it

im in west belfast thanks in advance
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: tommy on May 21, 2009, 10:07:17 AM: Gerard i have about 25 meter one if thats any good to you, only problem is you will need to attach one boot end to it??
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 21, 2009, 10:16:34 AM: sounds good where abouts are you?
i need cut it anyway as ill be drilling holes and sticking it through then re making it at the other end
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Stephen on May 21, 2009, 10:52:39 AM: Get the school to buy some homeplugs, then just feed the signal across the mains. You certainly wouldnt need the 200Mb ones (last I looked about ?99 for a pair of netgears), 85Mb would probably do ?70 a pair see http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=328784&CatId=2328 (http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=328784&CatId=2328)

Three things about using homeplugs, you need at least a pair to start off, they have to be plugged into the same ring main circuit for to see each other and as it is a seamless connection Northgate can't see them (I think).
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: tommy on May 21, 2009, 11:06:01 AM: I work on the falls, but i live in p/glass ill be up the road about 5 o clock could meet you at the entrance of twinbrook?
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Belfast_Tech on May 21, 2009, 11:16:30 AM: Quote from: tommy on May 21, 2009, 11:06:01 AM
I work on the falls, but i live in p/glass ill be up the road about 5 o clock could meet you at the entrance of twinbrook?

Sorry I'm of no help to this thread.... but I'm laughing at the idea of the both of you meeting up at the entrance to Twinbrook & passing a network cable between the cars! Very suspicious for anyone watching! hehe!
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 21, 2009, 11:45:53 AM: ;D lmao that would look suspicious

that would be great. cheers
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Stephen on May 21, 2009, 12:00:41 PM: Maybe you could get out early to meet (school business), unfortunately in the present climate I doubt if you could claim expenses!!
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: casper on May 21, 2009, 01:07:58 PM: Don't have any ready made leads but I have a few hundred feet of Cat 5e if you need it.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 22, 2009, 09:09:38 AM: Tommy : thanks very much for the cable - it was a few meters too small lol but thanks anyway-

Casper : i need some one a bit more local.. dont think i could nip to lurgan on my lunch :( but cheers non the less

im gona stick an order in today for a roll of cat 5 then go from there

thanks again
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: casper on May 22, 2009, 09:18:52 AM: I could meet you half way if it helps.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: waylander on May 22, 2009, 10:49:25 AM: Gerard I have a box of CAT 5 plus boots etc if you need them.. and I could leave them up at lunchtime if it suits??
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 22, 2009, 11:29:49 AM: where abouts are you waylander?

i really appreciate the offer casper but the only reason i was looking for the cable was so that on monday (when im off) at the staff training day i could have the wireless up and running in the staff room so teachers can do work (+ update laptops at teh same time ) as they dont have a clue how to plug a network cable in lol

we wouldnt even get thanks for the trip never mind expenses so i wouldnt bother running down or let you waste petrol :) as i can just order a box and wait on it coming in
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Bill Bixby on May 22, 2009, 12:06:40 PM: I have a crossover cable, think it's 25 metres and a switch you could borrow.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Gerard on May 26, 2009, 09:02:08 AM: got sorted :laugh: thanks everyone
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: tommy on June 18, 2009, 03:42:17 PM: Were can i order a box of cat5, boots and tester kit?
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: casper on June 18, 2009, 03:50:00 PM: Pity you weren't close to me - I have 3 boxes of Cat5e I want rid off.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Ray on June 18, 2009, 04:02:47 PM: Think you can order the cable and ends from PCworld business. I got a tester and crimper years ago from i think B&Q, it is at home somewhere. Haven't used the tester in a long time, just make them, have made a few and haven't had a problem yet.

Maplin also do a range of tools / cables
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: dfinney on June 19, 2009, 08:41:03 AM: i would get them from maplins, Boucher road. Ive never had any problems with them and they usually just swap out anything that doesn't work/faulty.
Ive found in the past that ordering Rj45 heads online was easy but a good lot of them were very brittle.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: tommy on June 19, 2009, 09:25:19 AM: We work of this schedule thing (as im sure yous are all aware of lol) so i dont know the way around it, but is it ok to order from stores like maplins, misco etc.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: Si on June 19, 2009, 09:47:09 AM: If you can prove you have tried to buy a certain item from the listed companies and they cant supply you with it, then you are allowed to purchase elsewhere. Two or three listed suppliers should be enough

Thats what I have been told anyways.
Title: Re: WTD::Network Cable good few meters?
Post by: dfinney on June 19, 2009, 11:44:38 AM: Used to have to work off the tender in my old place but now we can order from who we like, as long as its not too expensive then we have to get 3 quotes.