I need some jumper cables and found what look like pretty good prices pccables.com. Anyone know anything about them or have other suggestions? At under a dollar each I'd rather buy than make my own. Are these prices "too good?"
evildave
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Buy a big spool in bulk, a crimper and some plastic RJ45 pluggy ends. Infinite supply of cables of whatever length. Eventually, it's cheaper that way. Especially if you can grab second-hand wire. Otherwise, you can probably search
That aside, a froogle search turns 'em up for $1.50 and up.
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=RJ45&num=30&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&tab=wf&scoring=p
That aside, a froogle search turns 'em up for $1.50 and up.
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=RJ45&num=30&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&tab=wf&scoring=p
Oleron
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I used to make my own cables at work but it is far easier to just buy from a supplier. The quality is far higher and if you are working with >100MBit speeds, don't even consider trying to make them yourself - you'll drive yourself crazy with drop-out and speed reduction.
I only make cables now for cases where I need a cable in a hurry and I don't happen to have the correct length available.
I only make cables now for cases where I need a cable in a hurry and I don't happen to have the correct length available.
Hellbound
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We don't make them here, either. At our company, if you figure in the cost not just in supplies but in the time it takes (at our salary), then even taking two minutes to make and test the cable it's more expensive.
Just not cost effective to make them yourself anymore, and it's basically the same way with computer systems now. Used to be cheaper to build your own, now (even with access to distributor prices) I can't come close to the deals offered by Dell, HP, or COmpaq.
Just not cost effective to make them yourself anymore, and it's basically the same way with computer systems now. Used to be cheaper to build your own, now (even with access to distributor prices) I can't come close to the deals offered by Dell, HP, or COmpaq.
deanerk
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garys_2k said:
You're making jumper cables out of CAT5? (Or did I miss something. I've never heard of patch cables referred to as jumper cables...)
Anyway, I make my own for at home, but we buy 'em at work too. Those prices look good, but I doubt it's plenum rated cable. Plenum stuff is more expensive, mostly because it doesn't give off toxic fumes if it burns. Might be something to consider.
Be careful with that site. There are two price categories based on quantity you buy. One category is for 0-9 cables bought. I went there and bought exactly 0 cables and I think I got away with it! I haven't been charged yet!
Quick and dirty way is to simply make them yourself. But unless you're really good at doing it, I don't suggest running an office with those unless you desperately need one.
It takes time, skill and a hell of a lot of patience to properly crimp a cable, more so if you're doing a cross-over and not a straight cable.
Best thing to do is find a supplier that can cover what you require in terms of cabling. It might cost a little more, but you'll save in time, aggravation and won't get so mnay dropped packets.
It takes time, skill and a hell of a lot of patience to properly crimp a cable, more so if you're doing a cross-over and not a straight cable.
Best thing to do is find a supplier that can cover what you require in terms of cabling. It might cost a little more, but you'll save in time, aggravation and won't get so mnay dropped packets.
