Installing 5 Cat wiring?
#1
02-19-03, 02:26 PM
Installing 5 Cat wiring?
Im running new phone lines and have purchased 200' of 5 Cat wiring and need to know the proper way to run it? Im accustomed to a 2 wire setup but have multiple wires in 1 now also i have a pc that id like to add to the picture and 2 phone lines so if anyone could help me generate some ideas it would be much appreciated...tnx in advance PEACE
#2
02-19-03, 02:38 PM
You run it just like any other phone wire. Networks are wired in straight runs, with all rooms going to one central location where the hub/router will be located. You shouldn't splice anything.
#3
02-19-03, 02:44 PM
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There are a number of rules for full cat5 compliance. But let's suppose you'll defer full compliance to a later date. So for now:
- Keep the cat5 at least a foot away from all power lines, or cross at right angles when necessary.
- Don't pull hard on the cable -- be gentle with it.
- Make graceful bends -- no sharp corners.
- Make all runs from one outlet back to a central point -- don't daisy chain. Each phone jack will have a direct run back to the network interface box or a connection point in the basement.
- Don't strip any more of the sheathing or insulation than necessary, and don't untwist the pair of wires any more than necessary. Allow a little extra cable at each end so that you can cut off a few inches later if necessary.
