Cat 5/5e/6 installation and termination

[davelerave]

same here

i got the basic cheapo continuity tester for testing patch leads etc

i do the first fix's on jobs-'home runs',no sharp bends,don't parallel with mains cabling etc.

never fancied getting into 'terminating'

stick to what i know and do what the IT guys tell me to do

 

[Golden_Boy]

mine is similar, but also has BNC for checking CCTV cabling.

Isn't the BNC socket for thin ethernet ?? ( old cabling in coax with a 50 Ohm termination at each end )

 

[Bonse]

BNC were the push and twist connections yes but they were a ring.

if you broke one connection the whole network would fall over....

 

[mogga]

Im with the guys sayin put 2 in for ruture use I personaly would put in 3 as the nice "home automation " stuff iv fitted in the past used cat5 rj45 connectors in each room and Put one in the kitchen at fridge as theres a fridge you connect to net and it orders your stuff from tesco and as already said PROTECT Cabling cat5 doesnt like plasterers trowels or builders boots

 

[Bonse]

lol i want a fridge that does the shopping too!

 

[mogga]

LG Internet Refridgerator there you go

 

[Golden_Boy]

BNC were the push and twist connections yes but they were a ring.

if you broke one connection the whole network would fall over....

If there is one thing that would certainly cause failure of a thin ethernet installation it would be a RING connection. Have a read here
Thin Ethernet (10base2)

 

[ColinACJL]

Hi, brand new to this forum, in the process of starting up my own business. Has anyone any experience with cat5 (low voltage) installation? Never done it before with previous company, would like to know more info about it or if someone could tell me where i can find info about it, such as wiring diagrams, usage, best materials etc. any information would be greatfully received. Thanks

Cat5 is fairly straightforward, I picked it up straightaway. The two ways the connections go is online. All need it crimping tool and the connection tester. The flat cable is the easiest to use, but does not give the noise immunity of the four twisted pairs.