djuk

For the networking people on here, where do you all get your cat5 cable, i need probably 4 bits of 10 metre cat5 cable but online retailers seem to want silly money for it, even ebay is expensive once you add postage (which seems to be charged per cable rather than per package).

Does anyone know where to get some at a decent price?

Cheers

David

bruce

iTrader: (5)

I get mine from a local electrical supplier for around £30 for a 500m roll, RJ45 connectors from Maplins www.maplin.co.uk at a few pence each, with a crimper for around £15. Its a lot more than you need but may work out cheaper.

andymar00

Most of the electrical wholesalers sell Cat 5e,or screwfix.com have 50m to 305m from £9.50
I buy all my kit from mayflex or mills ltd
Andy

Mark Underwood

B&Q Megastores sell cable...seriuosly complete with ends etc.

djuk

Buying a lot sounds like a good way to do it actually, ive never done it before so can someone point me in the direction of a guide on how to attach the connectors or whatever needs doing?

jjones

the crimping tool will prolly have diagrams on the back. there are 2 standards. use either. for crossover cables use both standards (one on either end).

darlodge

My crimping Tools don't have a guide on the back. See here for examples

Also, for cable try Wickes. My father in law always buys his cable (cat5, elecxtrical, etc. from there)

What exactly are you creating the cables for? Direct PC to PC or PC to hub/switch/router? Direct PC to PC you will need a Cross Over cable and PC to Hub/Switch/Router you require standard straight cables.

Straight cables are more common so I have detailed below the correct connection method.

Straight cables - End A White/Orange, Orange, White/Green, Blue, White/Blue, Green, White/Brown, Brown
End B White/Green, Green, White/ Orange, Blue, White/Blue, Orange, White/Brown, Brown

Darren

Edited to add bit about ends

[Edited by darlodge - 1/18/2004 12:40:44 PM]

[Edited by darlodge - 1/18/2004 12:41:00 PM]

P1Fanatic

My housemate bought most of his kit off ebay when setting up his lab for the CCIE practical.

Simon.

beemerboy

i use cable universe online.
they are dirt cheap, have loads of ready mades and cheap connectors too.

take a peek. (plus delivery cost is reasonable too)

BB