[aclug-L] Re: 100' Cat5 Cable

[Chris Owen <owenc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 15 Mar 2003, Stephen S. wrote:

> Chris Owen wrote:
> > On Fri, 14 Mar 2003, David E Carmichael wrote:
> >
> >> Can anybody here custom make me a 100' cat5 cable for cheap?! [PC ->
> >> Hub]
> >
> > I'm pretty sure we have a 100' patch cable at the office we could
> > sell you if you can't find anyone to make you one.
>
> I have the tools. You can buy cat5 by the foot and a couple of ends at
> Home Depot, and make arrangements to meet somewhere. Don't know how
> much that would save you over buying one. I don't price pre-made
> cables any more.

We've gone almost the other way.  Unless we are pulling it and can't have
ends on it or are going extremely far, we tend to stick to pre-made
cables.  Usually more reliable, cheaper and definitely less of a pain than
making your own.

Chris

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