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MovedGoalPosts · 19-07-2011, 17:40

Probably easiest to get a small patch panel and connect the cut off cables to that in place of the removed wiring closet. Then you just get some very short patch leads to plug the panel ports to the router / switch.

Of course if the network is only 3 computers most routers have four LAN ports so you might not even need a separate switch.

I've also found a basic cable tester a useful device to check each lead end is correctly terminated to the right socket.

19-07-2011, 17:40	#4
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Structured cabling Probably easiest to get a small patch panel and connect the cut off cables to that in place of the removed wiring closet. Then you just get some very short patch leads to plug the panel ports to the router / switch. Of course if the network is only 3 computers most routers have four LAN ports so you might not even need a separate switch. I've also found a basic cable tester a useful device to check each lead end is correctly terminated to the right socket.