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conductivity of network cable

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by ericwi, 2002/07/17.

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  1. 2002/07/17
    ericwi

    ericwi Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    Does anyone know where to get a handy device that measures the conductivity of a network cable? ( be it a straight or cross cable)


    Thanks
     
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    Bursley

    Bursley Well-Known Member Alumni

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    The cheepest you can find is a hub and 2 nics. When you connect a good straight through cable to a nic and a hub, you will get a link light. When you connect a cross over between two nics, you'll get a link light.
    However you can buy a cable tester at Radio Shack or Fry's.
     
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  4. 2002/07/18
    ericwi

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    Thanks for the reply . I've asked that question was because I had a hard time achieving the optium output when I was doing file transfer from server to server. I've tested out a lot of cables and finally found one that meets the criteria. In order not to waste time testing each cable with file transfer, I wish to get a device that I can evaluate them on the spot.

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