What's new in cabling?

I'm about to install new LAN cabling (no run longer than 75 ft) in a home
and ask whether anything interesting is happening in LAN speeds or PoE
which should be considered and which might affect my specifications of
cable type (Cat-5?), wiring (EIA/TIA 568B?) or terminations (USOC RJ-45?).

Tony

Anthony R. Gold wrote:
> I'm about to install new LAN cabling (no run longer than 75 ft) in a home
> and ask whether anything interesting is happening in LAN speeds or PoE
> which should be considered and which might affect my specifications of
> cable type (Cat-5?), wiring (EIA/TIA 568B?) or terminations (USOC RJ-45?).
>
> Tony
Unless your sticking an AP in the roof why PoE?
You could consider Cat 6 as opposed to 5e
http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html
http://www.dealtime.co.uk/xKW-cat6_c...035680/GS.html

nbt

On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:35:12 +0000, NBT <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Unless your sticking an AP in the roof why PoE?

The hope for using webcams, switches, hubs etc (maybe even printers or
laptops one day?) without yet another power socket used for each.

> You could consider Cat 6 as opposed to 5e

I hadn't see any benefit with my shortish cable runs but your first cite
makes me think that is indeed a more logical choice. Thanks.

Tony

"Anthony R. Gold" <not-for-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:35:12 +0000, NBT <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> Unless your sticking an AP in the roof why PoE?
>
> The hope for using webcams, switches, hubs etc (maybe even printers or
> laptops one day?) without yet another power socket used for each.
>
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> Tony

Is a PoE installation subject to Part P of the Bldg's Reg's or is this a
grey area?

nbt

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:41:15 -0000, "NBT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Is a PoE installation subject to Part P of the Bldg's Reg's

Certainly not in that part of the world where my cables will be pulled :-)

But if you want an informed UK answer, I suggest you pose that question in
uk.d-i-y where knowledgeable folks will be able to comment.

Tony

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:41:15 -0000, "NBT" <(E-Mail Removed)>
strung together this:

>Is a PoE installation subject to Part P of the Bldg's Reg's

Nope. It's classed as SELV, i.e. <50V so doesn't apply as Part P
covers LV which is >50V.

>or is this a grey area?
>
Part P is a grey area full stop. (Well, Part P is more of a total fuck
up really).
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SJW
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Lurch wrote:
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>>
>
> Part P is a grey area full stop. (Well, Part P is more of a total fuck
> up really).

I see what you mean ,just downloaded a copy (modified Jan 21)
http://tinyurl.com/4287j

nbt

On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 18:13:18 +0000, NBT <(E-Mail Removed)>
strung together this:

>> Part P is a grey area full stop. (Well, Part P is more of a total fuck
>> up really).
>
>I see what you mean ,just downloaded a copy (modified Jan 21)
> http://tinyurl.com/4287j
>
I've been in the trade for 10 years and it doesn't come much clearer.
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SJW
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