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Networking Ideas Questions for a Retro Build.

Are you talking about Ethernet or phone wiring?

Punchdown blocks are fine for phone but I would not use them for high speed Ethernet.

Why not just stick an Ethernet switch in the old location and run cables to your new office?

/tom

reply to XCOM
What kind of punch? I wouldn't recommend a 66-block for ethernet. They aren't rated for such high frequencies.

* Granted, I ran a single ethernet (100M) across a telco CO using the existing T1 smartjacks. (those are wirewrap! and yes, they were tagged out so people couldn't plug bantum jacks into them.) It worked, but it was the only one on that 50 pair. And likely the only thing on it most of the time -- it was a span to bring test circuits up the NOC, where they had the SS7 diag terminal.

reply to XCOM
Pictures of the existing cabling you want to move?

That stuff is Cat5e rated, but eventually, it has to find it's way to an RJ45 plug or socket. And that site doesn't appear to sell the 110-socket (only C4-RJ45 cables, which would do if the switch is next the patch.)

reply to XCOM
Easy way would be to put a switch in the location... But if it's an access or environmental problem; no reason why you couldn't use 110 or a Bix block to splice. Both are rated for 100M ethernet, as long as they are installed properly (less then 1/2" of untwist in the pairs) - and GigaBix wafers are even rated for 1000BaseT.

It would also be possible to connectorize (RJ-45) the ends of the existing and new cables, and use RJ-45 bulkheads to connect them, but that's ugly, and I'd try and avoid it, if I could, myself.

Well the old office is going to turn in to the new kids room and they need the closet.

How about if I have it go to a patch panel on the attic and then down to another patch panel on the office? I am sure I can go directly to the switch at that point but for the sake of "clean"
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reply to XCOM
Are you planning to run cables from your basement to the old location?

If you are you can use the 110 patch panel you found and punch down your existing cable on the patch panel install the c4 clips then punch your feeder cables on top of them But remember you have a 100 meter length limit on cat 5.

Best bet would be just install a switch in the attic and run a up-link to the switch from the basement switch.

Here is a basic pic of what I mean.

»www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/premises···lock.jpg

reply to Jacket93
Thanks for the info.

I am not worried about distance as I am only going about 50FT total on each drop. So i can use a 110 Cat5e Block and use a C4 to cross connect it back to the patch panel downstairs.
Does that sound about right?
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Xcom
You got it. I have used this method before when moving closets and cabinets

Jacket93,

Thanks for the help and info.
One more question.

I was told that no matter what punch block I use I will have issues with crosstalk. Did you experience any issues in the past with your setups?

TIA!
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If you keep the proper twist with the cables and have the insulation cut back right to the connectors you should not have a issue with crosstalk. Just sure you have the C4's punched down evenly or you will have issues.

reply to XCOM

what? too much work or you you not understand what i was trying to explain?

reply to Jacket93

reply to XCOM
Any body?

reply to tomdlgns
Overly complicated to use multiple patch panels for a static situation... 110 or Bix is cleaner and more reliable...