Ethernet Network query

[KevA]

Hi,

A customer has asked me to install a home Ethernet network for their internet access (they do not want to use wireless).

The network will consist of 3 access points, 1 desktop PC, 1 laptop PC and a Xbox 360.

I am going to use Cat5e RJ45 cables and sockets etc.

1) Can anyone recommend the best router to use?

2) Can anyone suggest somewhere to find a table containing
space/fill factor info. for min-trunking Cat5e able capacity?

3) What type of certification would be appropriate for this type
of installation?

Any help appreciated.

 

[Golden_Boy]

As there are only 3 bits of kit connected almost any router will do. I prefer netgear
There is no certification required
literally dozens of cables can be grouped together

 

[bugsy]

marshall tufflex MT2 , as before any router ( netgear or belkin ) network cat5e testers from your local wholesaler ( £ 15.00)

 

[chris gray]

we just did a refurb and had 60 cat 5 cables in a 2x2 trunking and would of stuck more in. ive seen a loom of a good 300-400 before now.

 

[Guest123]

I bought this kit when I first started doing them years ago.....not bad for a first buy.


http://www.NoLinkingToThis/sfd/i/cat/28/p1831028_x.jpg

 

[Mr Mark Sparks]

at our local hospital as always very strict only 3 cat 5 per 25mm pipe also max 48 per bunch

i did a course with ortronics years ago when working on lloyds tsb they had so many rules for install and termination it was crazy

now you see it slung in rough as and it still works i think they were just trying to big it up



with regards to the op i have a belkin n150 router its been fine 60quid pc world
you wont need to worry about grouping the runs will be so short and 5e is well above what that sort of stuff will need
just a cheep continuity tester will be fine for your job

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[Golden_Boy]

As long as it works

 

[cornburn]

As long as it works

Someone overestimated a bit on the fibre patches there!

 

[Golden_Boy]

I've seen hundreds of metres of fibre cable just thrown into inspection chambers when the installer couldnt be bothered to cut and reterminate. Also at one place I was having problems with comms ( cat 5) and eventually found a great big coil of it in a loft space, making the run about 150 meters!!

 

[cornburn]

Now that is lazy! Fibre I can understand as it's a ballache to polish and inspect - cat5 though? Must have been a 4 o clock Friday afternoon job