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zettler
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 4:42p
Someone help me out here if you can.
I need three cables to go from the router to my PC, PlayStation and Xbox. They are all at least 10' away but no more than 15'.
What's the best cable and price for three of them that will fit my needs?
Thank you in advance.
SteelRing
Ancient Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 4:58p
keep in mind 1ft is only 12 inches, that's barely the length of your two palms together (or less if you have a large hand). take a typical desk ruler and that's how long it is. this will be great only to hook up something right next to the router itself. even to hook a desktop tower on the floor with the router on a shelf or table nearby would probably need 3-4ft cable minimum so this won't do. i can hardly think of much consumer application for this length. looks like it's great for a shelf of network switches to hook up one equipment to another in the same cabinet. shipping really kills the deal here, however i would definitely order 20 of them if these were at least 3ft cables as they will be far more useful in many applications whereas i would probably just need 2 or 3 of this 1-footer, and for that small qty, again, the shipping kills the deal.
MeIsCheap
Nerdy Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 5:19p
2ft seems to be the most economical for me, at least on my ethernet wall for device connections to the switch/router or keystone blocks. 1 ft has extremely limited uses, mainly connecting 2 switches together or to jump 2 keystones.
SalemCat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 6:44p
SteelRing said: keep in mind 1ft is only 12 inches, that's barely the length of your two palms together (or less if you have a large hand). take a typical desk ruler and that's how long it is. this will be great only to hook up something right next to the router itself. even to hook a desktop tower on the floor with the router on a shelf or table nearby would probably need 3-4ft cable minimum so this won't do. i can hardly think of much consumer application for this length. looks like it's great for a shelf of network switches to hook up one equipment to another in the same cabinet. shipping really kills the deal here, however i would definitely order 20 of them if these were at least 3ft cables as they will be far more useful in many applications whereas i would probably just need 2 or 3 of this 1-footer, and for that small qty, again, the shipping kills the deal.
I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
I actually use 6" Cables, not 1' Cables. You can get them, and Couplers, very cheaply at MonoPrice.com. Their S&H is fair, and the quality excellent.
ahallfatwallett
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 6:57p
Thanks for the tip. I ordered some Cat 6 cables but no 1ft cables - some 7ft and 3ft cables. With Shoprunner and the discount, insanely cheap!
SalemCat said: I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
Wouldn't it be even easier and cheaper to just put a new end on the cable when that happens? Just sayin'...
MeIsCheap
Nerdy Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 8:13p
SalemCat said: I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
I actually use 6" Cables, not 1' Cables. You can get them, and Couplers, very cheaply at MonoPrice.com. Their S&H is fair, and the quality excellent.
I would suggest looking at the Catx Keystone jacks for the end of your cables, taking away the need for the coupler & tape (if at all possible i avoid tape on cables, can get gross after a while). Ideally, one would have the keystones on both sides (1 on wall plate, 1 in network room), then use the patch cables to connect the ends to the respective devices. I know for residential it will probably never make a difference, but what in my commercial cable trainings, it is advised to avoid couplers, and properly punch down your cable. The keystones are also reusable, unlike the plugs.
SalemCat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 8:20p
tooloud said: SalemCat said: I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
Wouldn't it be even easier and cheaper to just put a new end on the cable when that happens? Just sayin'...
I've replaced the End Connectors many times in the past. I've found it very time-consuming, delicate work. I avoid doing it whenever possible.
SalemCat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 8:26p
MeIsCheap said: SalemCat said: I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
I actually use 6" Cables, not 1' Cables. You can get them, and Couplers, very cheaply at MonoPrice.com. Their S&H is fair, and the quality excellent.
I would suggest looking at the Catx Keystone jacks for the end of your cables, taking away the need for the coupler & tape (if at all possible i avoid tape on cables, can get gross after a while). Ideally, one would have the keystones on both sides (1 on wall plate, 1 in network room), then use the patch cables to connect the ends to the respective devices. I know for residential it will probably never make a difference, but what in my commercial cable trainings, it is advised to avoid couplers, and properly punch down your cable. The keystones are also reusable, unlike the plugs.
I'm sure for commercial work you are right.
But I'm just buying pre-made cables as much as possible, from Retail Web Sites, for as little as possible. (though I'm buying Cat 6 these days exclusively). I have all the usual tools for making my own cables, and have done it dozens of times, but find it a pain to do, and actively avoid doing so.
(I've even built quite a few PATA Cables. Another thankless job, but necessary if you want a very neat Cabling Job in an older machine. I have not figured out how to make custom SATA cables - yet)
As far as Tape getting gross, if you are using old-fashioned Black Electrical Tape, yes. But I use, and would recommend, Silicone Self-Fusing Tape, which contains no adhesive, and does not attract or hold dirt.
SalemCat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 8:33p
MeIsCheap said: SalemCat said: I have several cables in my home that are 50' long. It is very frustrating to have the fragile little retaining clip break off one of these cables. The solution ? Attach a COUPLER to the end of the 50' Cable, and wrap it with Silcone Self-Fusing Tape to keep it on. Then use a 1' Cable between the Coupler and your Switch or Router. When a clip breaks, which it will, swap out the 1' Cable for another 1' Cable. Easy.
I actually use 6" Cables, not 1' Cables. You can get them, and Couplers, very cheaply at MonoPrice.com. Their S&H is fair, and the quality excellent.
I would suggest looking at the Catx Keystone jacks for the end of your cables, taking away the need for the coupler & tape (if at all possible i avoid tape on cables, can get gross after a while). Ideally, one would have the keystones on both sides (1 on wall plate, 1 in network room), then use the patch cables to connect the ends to the respective devices. I know for residential it will probably never make a difference, but what in my commercial cable trainings, it is advised to avoid couplers, and properly punch down your cable. The keystones are also reusable, unlike the plugs.
I've used Punch-Down Jacks on Wall Plates.
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.
MeIsCheap
Nerdy Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 8:49p
SalemCat said:
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.
There is only one type of punch-down (someone correct me if im wrong), which ends up giving you a female socket to plug into.
If you are looking to make the male (which I can gather you know how to) easier, there is a plug end that the individual wires slide through then get clipped upon compression. As opposed to "evenly" clipping the wires before insertion, thus not getting the best of connection possible. It is also easier to verify the wires are in the correct order, and the jacket of the cable can be seated in a little better as well (though i'd still recommend a boot).
jaimelobo
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Jun. 29, 2012 @ 9:00p
SalemCat said: I've used Punch-Down Jacks on Wall Plates.
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.Stipping???
Do you mean you strip the individual wires? Because that isn't necessary.
BloodyInsane
Geeky member
posted: Jun. 30, 2012 @ 2:21a
Looks like all the Coboc cables are on sale. Linky Just picked up three 3ft cables for my router, modem, PS3, and media server for $2.52 after tax. Thanks OP!
BloodyInsane
Geeky member
posted: Jun. 30, 2012 @ 2:32a
zettler said: Someone help me out here if you can.
I need three cables to go from the router to my PC, PlayStation and Xbox. They are all at least 10' away but no more than 15'.
What's the best cable and price for three of them that will fit my needs?
Thank you in advance.
Zettler, clicking on OP's link, then clicking the Coboc brand in the nav guide at the top will show all the Coboc cables. 14ft should do it for you.
jaimelobo said: SalemCat said: I've used Punch-Down Jacks on Wall Plates.
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.Stipping???
Do you mean you strip the individual wires? Because that isn't necessary.
Stripping the Cable, and lining up each tiny wire in the correct order is mandatory if you do it this way LINK
If there is an easier way I'd do it, that's for sure.
SalemCat
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jul. 1, 2012 @ 9:16a
MeIsCheap said: SalemCat said:
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.
There is only one type of punch-down (someone correct me if im wrong), which ends up giving you a female socket to plug into.
If you are looking to make the male (which I can gather you know how to) easier, there is a plug end that the individual wires slide through then get clipped upon compression. As opposed to "evenly" clipping the wires before insertion, thus not getting the best of connection possible. It is also easier to verify the wires are in the correct order, and the jacket of the cable can be seated in a little better as well (though i'd still recommend a boot).
Where can I see / buy these connectors ? Avoiding the step of measuring and clipping the wires evenly is a good thing.
And I agree - as fragile as these tiny clips are, a Boot helps them survive and enhances appearance as well.
jaimelobo
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Jul. 1, 2012 @ 2:04p
SalemCat said: MeIsCheap said: SalemCat said:
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.
There is only one type of punch-down (someone correct me if im wrong), which ends up giving you a female socket to plug into.
If you are looking to make the male (which I can gather you know how to) easier, there is a plug end that the individual wires slide through then get clipped upon compression. As opposed to "evenly" clipping the wires before insertion, thus not getting the best of connection possible. It is also easier to verify the wires are in the correct order, and the jacket of the cable can be seated in a little better as well (though i'd still recommend a boot).
Where can I see / buy these connectors ? Avoiding the step of measuring and clipping the wires evenly is a good thing.
And I agree - as fragile as these tiny clips are, a Boot helps them survive and enhances appearance as well.Here's a couple example (not saying these are the cheapest)
Are any of the Punch-Down Jacks designed for Cable Ends ? Are any Punch-Down Plugs designed for Cable Ends ?
Punching-Down is easy. It's the stripping, insertion, and alignment of the tiny conductors that is normally required on Cable Plugs that I object to.
There is only one type of punch-down (someone correct me if im wrong), which ends up giving you a female socket to plug into.
If you are looking to make the male (which I can gather you know how to) easier, there is a plug end that the individual wires slide through then get clipped upon compression. As opposed to "evenly" clipping the wires before insertion, thus not getting the best of connection possible. It is also easier to verify the wires are in the correct order, and the jacket of the cable can be seated in a little better as well (though i'd still recommend a boot).
Where can I see / buy these connectors ? Avoiding the step of measuring and clipping the wires evenly is a good thing.
And I agree - as fragile as these tiny clips are, a Boot helps them survive and enhances appearance as well.Here's a couple example (not saying these are the cheapest)
As I've said, I'm going to be using the Coupler/Sacrificial Short Cable solution for the near future, but if things change and I begin making more Custom Cables, the EZ Cables you have recommended look fantastic.
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