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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Technology Section => Topic started by: Armitage on October 28, 2004, 12:24:29 PM

Title: Network Cable
Post by: Armitage on October 28, 2004, 12:24:29 PM
When making up network cables. dose anybody know which is the best type of end to make and why? (T568A, T568B or USOC) I always make T568B. but i don't know why!
Title: Network Cable
Post by: tugs on October 28, 2004, 12:30:23 PM
This (http://www.duxcw.com/faq/network/diff568ab.htm) might help, and points to 568A as preferred - indeed required by the US Government.

568B harks from AT&T wiring i think, although also very common.

Ultimately, i figure that in the absence of a specified standard for your site, look at what's there already and match it. Else while leaning towards 568A, it ulitimately won't matter so long as you're consistent.

but you probably knew that already...!
Title: Network Cable
Post by: Armitage on October 28, 2004, 07:55:56 PM
ta for the link
Title: Network Cable
Post by: DarkAngel on October 31, 2004, 10:05:33 PM
Btw how the hell do you use a grappler( think i speeled it right), which connects the ends of the cables together......