I wasn't talking about the patch cable, I am talking about the cable in the wall and the ceiling. Have a cable guy come out and test it for Cat5 compliance. You may find that the cable from the outlet to the patch panel is bad or may run too near some fluorescent lights or something. A good cable guy will do the test for under a buck so what else do you have to lose? More hair? (-:

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R. Bret Walker, CNE

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