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Tips, tricks or products to organize SATA data and power cables in a small ITX case [closed]
I recently purchased a Fractal Design Node 304.
As far as mini ITX cases go, it's fantastic. Probably one of the best mini cases I've ever dealt with. I've built computers now for about 15 years ...
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Is there a difference between LAN cable connecting two PCs and one connecting a PC to a router?
I went to a computer store to buy a LAN(Ethernet) cable and they asked me whether I want to connect two PCs or a PC to a router. I used to do both using same cable and it worked for me till I lost the ...
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UTP Patch box for on a desk
I want some UTP cabling from a cabinet terminated on a desk, much like a patch panel in a 19" rack. But since it is on a desk, and no 19" rack is available there, I was wondering if there were ...
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Why are Cat6 wires terminated the way they are?
Whenever it comes time to terminate Cat6 lines into an RJ-45 connector, there is an expected way of lining up the colors in each end. This differs somewhat between
Cat5 and Cat6 but the principle ...
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utp cable software debugging
I'm trying to set up a small Ethernet network at home. Basically I have two rooms wired to a router through CAT5E cables. After putting on the R45 jacks all I got is orange light blinking next to the ...
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How can I extend my usb keyboard/mouse by 15m or troubleshoot my existing attempt?
USB max length is apparently 5m. At the moment, I have a 5m usb cable, and on the end of it my keyboard. My keyboard has an internal 1 port usb hub, which I have plugged my mouse into.
This setup ...
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Message now reads: No signal coming from computer
When I power on, my monitor reads: No signal coming from computer. Then the monitor enters Power save mode. The computer is non-responsive and it also beeps every 5 seconds.
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What to expect in permanent installations of ethernet cable
In my line of work I recently encountered someone who had a DHCP problem, but only with certain hardware and only via certain cables. The cables that we found out caused the problems were in the walls ...
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What's the name for the connector at the back of a Ethernet face plate?
I want to know what is the correct name for the connector below as I have bought face plates but they didn't have these connectors with them so I want to purchase them.
I can't find out where to get ...
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Can a broken ethernet cable give link but no ip?
I'm just wondering what the structure is here. Can an ethernet cable give link and seemingly work fine, but cause problems with DHCP traffic between two nodes? One part of me is thinking that link ...
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Can I use a single CAT-6 UTP cable for both LAN and telephone which is controlled by PABX system?
At my office, we do use telephone which is controlled by PABX system. I want to provide LAN and telephone connection to a user through a single CAT-6 UTP cable. I know that wires 1, 2, 3 & 6 of ...
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What to specify for 10G Ethernet installation for new building?
I'm buying a house which I intend to live in for a couple of decades. The house is not complete yet, so now is a good time to specify modifications. It looks to me like it's worthwhile to wire the ...
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Is there a performance difference between Cat5 and Cat6 keystone blocks?
I'm going to be wiring my home for ethernet soon, and I've already decided that I want to use Cat6 cable to do it (faster speeds, better performance, etc). During the installation, I'd like to add ...
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Can I use CAT6 cable in a CAT5e environment? (switches / patch panels)
I am about to put in some new cabling for my new home office and am considering future proofing things a little. So, I'm wondering whether I should run CAT6 cable instead of the CAT5e I have in the ...
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Are crossover and straight network cables interchangeable?
Can a crossover cable be used as a normal cable too, when using with a router, switch,hub etc.
What situations may it not work in and are there other issues to be aware of when using crossover versus ...
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How Can I Connect Two Sets of Computers Within My Home Office So There's No Cables On the Floor?
I have a group of five computers at one end of my home office and another group of four computers across the same room. All are hardwired on the same internal network. These cannot be consolidate or ...
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Pulling Cable In Existing Home — Advice? [closed]
My wife and I have just purchased a new home (built in 1999) and will be moving in after Christmas. I am considering hiring someone to pull network cabling throughout the whole house. I am going to ...
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Tool to map network cabling between patch panels and switches
I'm planning a switch from the spaghetti wiring of my current networking rack to an organized cut-to-length system. I'd really like to plan ahead as much as possible. The best way I can imagine doing ...
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Best Solution for a Printer Specifically for Visitors
In our conference room there isn't much space for cabling all we have is easy access to ethernet ports. The HP printer is not wireless.
I was wondering what the best discrete solution would be other ...
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internet data through copper cable resistance impedance, diameter, skin effect, standing waves
Would someone explain whether using two pairs (four cables) stripped out of CAT 5, as opposed to one pair (2 single cables) for DSL connection, (from the box on the house to home, essentially ...
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CAT-6 Cable: What Speeds Should I Be Expecting?
I've just ran a CAT-6 cable throughout my house. I've terminated both my ends using a CAT-6 patch panel and a CAT-6 keystone jack.
I've put two computers on either end (Macbook Pro 13"; I believe ...
