Linking Ethernet Cable [Archive]

Steve H

24-06-2003, 14:18

Hi all,

Ok, I've got 2 comps connected via a router, and the 2nd comp connected to the router is pretty far away.. and the ethernet cable goes under the floorboards.. Only just reaches to the computer.

Now, my brother wants to move this computer.. Which would mean the cable wouldnt reach to it.. Is there any way of linking 2 sets of ethernet cable together?.. If So, What Specific type does he need, as I can tell him to buy it on his way home..

Thanks

rmlaundon

24-06-2003, 14:32

not sure if this is what you require but I have found a LAN Extender kit. priced in dollars

http://www.connectglobally.com/local/section/category/category/ethernet_cables/

paulyoung666

24-06-2003, 14:36

im sure i saw a connector in b&q for joining rj45 cable , here you go coupler (http://www.diy.com/bq/search/search_product_page.jhtml?parentDepartment=Electri cal+Fittings&categoryName=Computer+%26+Networking+Accessories&selectType=category&limitProducts=no) :D

its half way down the page ;)

Steve H

24-06-2003, 14:42

Originally posted by paulyoung666
im sure i saw a connector in b&q for joining rj45 cable , here you go coupler (http://www.diy.com/bq/search/search_product_page.jhtml?parentDepartment=Electri cal+Fittings&categoryName=Computer+%26+Networking+Accessories&selectType=category&limitProducts=no) :D

its half way down the page ;)
The page just stays blank :(

eddie00001

24-06-2003, 14:43

While we're on the subject of ethernet, is there anything that can change a cross over to straight (without having to wire up the cable)?

Enterian

24-06-2003, 14:51

Originally posted by eddie00001
While we're on the subject of ethernet, is there anything that can change a cross over to straight (without having to wire up the cable)?

You could link two crossed cables together, they will cancel each other out.

Edit: To link two cables you need a Cat-5 Coupler, Maplins do one at 4.99GBP

paulyoung666

24-06-2003, 14:54

Originally posted by Steve_NTL
The page just stays blank :(

keep trying it , i think the site is a bit dodgy it has just worked for me ok :confused:

Steve H

24-06-2003, 15:14

ok thanks.. I think i know what we need.. Thanks Paul/Enterin

paulyoung666

24-06-2003, 16:11

good stuff :)

CuddlesTC

24-06-2003, 19:16

Originally posted by Enterian
Edit: To link two cables you need a Cat-5 Coupler, Maplins do one at 4.99GBP

I've always thought of network cable as 'network cable', but does the above mean it's technically Cat-5 cable? Hope so, as I'm probably going to need metres of the stuff if my move goes through, and we happen to have metres of the stuff lying about at work :D

Jonboy

25-06-2003, 17:52

maplin.co.uk is the place you wanna be i got my joiner from their just under 4 quid i think :smokin:

Xaccers

25-06-2003, 17:56

These days when most people talk about network cable, they are refering to Cat-5
I remember the good old days of coax with BNC (bonus point if someone can tell us what BNC stands for)

Shaun

25-06-2003, 18:04

Originally posted by paulyoung666
keep trying it , i think the site is a bit dodgy it has just worked for me ok :confused:

Do a quick search at www.diy.com for rj45 if the page don't work, looks like you can get it delivered next day for 4.95 or 1.98 in store.;)

Jonboy

25-06-2003, 18:06

BNC= B efore N tl C ap:devsmoke:

CuddlesTC

26-06-2003, 19:38

Originally posted by Xaccers
These days when most people talk about network cable, they are refering to Cat-5

Excellent, that'll save me time and money. Ta :)

El Diablo

27-06-2003, 16:35

Originally posted by Xaccers
I remember the good old days of coax with BNC (bonus point if someone can tell us what BNC stands for)

Well, this could be one of several, so do I get a point for each? :D

British Naval Connector
Bayonet Nut Connector
Bayonet Neill Concelman

Which are all types of connectors used with coaxial cables such as the RG-58 A/U cable used with the 10Base-2 Ethernet system...

:p

altis

27-06-2003, 17:55

Originally posted by Xaccers
I remember the good old days of coax with BNC (bonus point if someone can tell us what BNC stands for)

Pahh! I can remember when it was fat yellow RG213 with N-type connectors :p

I'd go with Bayonet Nut Connector too but aren't they also the initials of the guy that invented it?

El Diablo

28-06-2003, 12:57

Originally posted by altis
I'd go with Bayonet Nut Connector too but aren't they also the initials of the guy that invented it?

From http://www.marvac.com/funpages/rf_information.htm
BNC (Bayonet Neill Concelman)

Invented by and named after Amphenol Engineer Carl Concelman and Bell Labs Engineer Paul Neill and was developed in the late 1940's.

That'll be them then!

:devsmoke:

Tricky

28-06-2003, 14:27

Originally posted by altis
Pahh! I can remember when it was fat yellow RG213 with N-type connectors :p

I'd go with Bayonet Nut Connector too but aren't they also the initials of the guy that invented it?

Yeah but if you had a manual drill to tap into the cable your hand hurt like hell for days afterwards...