Re: Cheap network for two hosts ?
Michael Shields (shields@msrl.com)
29 Dec 1998 10:29:02 +0000
In article <Pine.LNX.4.03.9812281336530.1425-100000@mercator.cs.kuleuven.ac.be>,
Geert Uytterhoeven <Geert.Uytterhoeven@cs.kuleuven.ac.be> wrote:
> The same is true for el-cheapo RJ-45 connectors. My hit rate for UTP shrinking
> using 0.95 EUR connectors is about 99%, compared to 75% (_after_ twiddling with
> tiny screwdrivers and cabletesters to avoid loosing too many connectors, else
> I'd say <5%) for the 0.20 EUR ones.
The tool here matters as well -- I have not found any better than the
AMP version, but they run over $100. I'd recommend borrowing a *good*
pair of crimpers, or else using store-bought cables.
--
Shields.
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