CAT5 cables

SuperNate I am! natem@tir.com
Tue, 9 Oct 101 12:09:32 -0400 (EDT)


> 
> Quoted from Paul_Melson@keykertusa.com on Tue, Oct 09, 2001 at 11:19:12AM -0400:
> > >You can also go wireless...  I think the price on the wireless router just
> > >dropped in price.  I'm sure it would be more expensive, but it would be
> > >cool.
> > 
> > The drawback is that 802.11 is 11Mbps (22Mbps w/ compression) compared to
> > 10/100 or even Gigabit with CAT5.  Additionally, you can use CAT5 for your
> > phone lines as well, though you have to drop two pairs at the junction box
> > (making it technically CAT3).
> 
> I'm leanin' towards the quick and easy approach: 2x 100' patch
> cables @ ~$13.00 each.  I was thinking cables that size would be
> in the $20-$25 range, at which point it might make sense to go with
> a spool and ends, but for only $13/ea, premade cables might be a
> better choice...

don't forget the ~$6 for the coupler. :-/
--
nate

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