CAT5 Cabling question

[Greebe]

Come to think of it I remember your post also... odd to say the least

[Electric Amish]

DON'T force the NIC's to full-duplex if you're using a hub! That will really screw your network.

Hubs can't do Full-Duplex. Half-Only.

The only other fact I have to add is that your run should be no more than 100m in lenghth without a repeater.

amish

[xortam]

O.K. So "mains" apparently is A/C cable (Romex). Avoid electrical runs. Colin's reference has this to say ...

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Cat 5 should be installed on special hooks, bridle rings or cable trays that limit its bend radius to preserve the Cat 5 performance. You cannot lay the cable on top of ceilings or hang from the drop ceiling hangers - most places it's against code! Penetrations of firewalls require firestopping to restore fire retardancy. You also have to keep the wire away from sources of interference, like fluorescent lights and power cables.

Power cables are also a safety hazard. Although this cable is called "low voltage," it runs in areas full of power cables that are a shock hazard. If you are not familiar with electrical safety, fire safety and inspections, I strongly suggest taking a course on the NEC (National Electric Code) to learn about these important topics. It could save your life!</font>

Also, in regards to degraded performance ...

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">The performance of the Cat 5 cable is dependent on close control of the physical characteristics of the cable and the materials used in the insulation. Untwist the wires too much at a connection or remove too much jacket and the cable may fail crosstalk testing. Pull it too hard (only 25 pounds tension allowed!) or kink it and loss the performance you paid for.</font>