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Solid or Stranded Conductor for Patch Cables? (For regular use.)
I am going to start making my own patch cables, and was wondering if anyone had any opinions about using solid or stranded conductor ethernet 8P8C cable for patch cables. In an article I read by Blue Jean Cable Why Your Cat6 5e Network Cable is Slowing You Down, it was recommended to use solid...- randybear28
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- Forum: Cabling
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Test Equipment for Testing/Certifying Cables - Old Fluke meter or Tempo or?
I've been in IT and networking for over 10 years, and I was always told to use pre-made patch cables. An article written by Blue Jean Cable about a high failure rate of cables has me reconsidering this: Is Your Cat6 a Dog?. Basically, the article explains how they tested a number of consumer...- randybear28
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- Forum: Cabling
