Originally posted by: w0ss
odd I have used cables about 6-8" in length going from router to router in my rack at home. I have had no issues I am running at full duplex not sure if that makes a difference.
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: w0ss
odd I have used cables about 6-8" in length going from router to router in my rack at home. I have had no issues I am running at full duplex not sure if that makes a difference.
as with all things cable related running out of spec usually appears to "work" without problems. Its when you look at error rates and what not that you see the real problem.
Originally posted by: ScottMac
It's more than just plastic-coated-metal. There's some science involved.
If you follow the rules (or rules of thumb), generally speaking, you have one less system to worry about.
(refrain from previous posts It doesn't matter how good the equipment is, if the cabling is flakey and / or out-of-spec, your network is crap. It's generally the least expensive component/system, it's usually the most overlooked component/system, and it's the component/system that can cause the worst, glitchyist, biggest pain-in-the-butt problems. (Flaky power is a close second).
Build from a solid foundation; use quality components and implement according to the rules.
My .02 (same ol' .02)
Scott
Originally posted by: cbehnken
I've never seen the OSI model useful outside of a classroom. Considering most teachers can't keep it completely straight I guess it's not that great in the classroom either.
Originally posted by: TwoBills
So those freebee one foot cat5 patch cables we've all been getting, more than likely for the modem/router patch, are worthless? Figures.
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: TwoBills
So those freebee one foot cat5 patch cables we've all been getting, more than likely for the modem/router patch, are worthless? Figures.
heh, they're patch cables. Just not CAT5 patch cables.