Home Networking People!

[warcrow]

Can anyone link me to a good, reputable on-line store with good prices that sells network accessories (wall jacks, etc). I'm going to be putting panels and such into the walls at the new home. I'm looking for advise from people who have already done this and what equipment they have used with success.

 

[trader869]

Im not sure where your from, but i got all my CAT6 cable from newegg and my jacks form Radioshack. Neweggs got great prices on cable. Only reason I got jacks from Radioshack is because i needed them quick and its down the street but im sure theres plenty of places on the web that stock them. Good luck!

 

[cscarter]

You might wanna check out a place like CDW as well.

 

[nebula]

I got my wall jacks from here. Nice prices and a flat $3.95 shipping. It took a bit for them to show up and since they are in my state, I assume the shipping wasn't the issue, but getting them out the door was. If you're not in a hurry, who cares.

 

[warcrow]

hrm.........

 

[warcrow]

Anyone else?

 

[JackMDS]

Buying network Hardware.

Consumer Network Hardware, like Wireless Routers, simple switches NICs, etc. is available like any other consumer?s computer devices. You need to search for sales and rebate in the Major Offline and Online stores and find the best deal that you can get.

Network parts and devices that are mainly used by business, like high level, Switches, Routers, Cable, Plugs, Panels, etc., are not readily available in the Major consumers stores and are usually not to be found on sales or heavily discounted.

The general approach of most vendors is; If it business and it generates income you should pay accordingly.

If you are a big customer you can cut special deals and get discount prices, otherwise you have to pay the common price.

There are inexpensive General vendors that offer selected Network supplies as well, but they do not discount across the board. You might find some items that are inexpensive, and others that are very expensive.

As a result ordering inexpensive Network related Items becomes a matter of searching and hunting and spreading your orders among many vendors according to the prices for each device/part.

Example for such vendors.

Home Depot.

http://www.9thtee

http://www.computergate.com


http://www.lanshack.com

:sun:

P.S. After Being on AT forums for many years (putting aside the Trade Forum), I can safely state that if you do not get a solid answer in 12hours, there might not be an answer/solution.

 

[warcrow]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Buying network Hardware.

Consumer Network Hardware, like Wireless Routers, simple switches NICs, etc. is available like any other consumer?s computer devices. You need to search for sales and rebate in the Major Offline and Online stores and find the best deal that you can get.

Network parts and devices that are mainly used by business, like high level, Switches, Routers, Cable, Plugs, Panels, etc., are not readily available in the Major consumers stores and are usually not to be found on sales or heavily discounted.

The general approach of most vendors is; If it business and it generates income you should pay accordingly.

If you are a big customer you can cut special deals and get discount prices, otherwise you have to pay the common price.

There are inexpensive General vendors that offer selected Network supplies as well, but they do not discount across the board. You might find some items that are inexpensive, and others that are very expensive.

As a result ordering inexpensive Network related Items becomes a matter of searching and hunting and spreading your orders among many vendors according to the prices for each device/part.

Example for such vendors.

Home Depot.

http://www.9thtee

http://www.computergate.com


http://www.lanshack.com

:sun:

P.S. After Being on AT forums for many years (putting aside the Trade Forum), I can safely state that if you do not get a solid answer in 12hours, there might not be an answer/solution.

Thanks Jack.