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January 11th, 2001, 08:55 AM
#1
[RESOLVED] 2 Connections from 1 Drop
I could swear I have seen a splitter that will allow you to plug 2 devices into 1 CAT5 drop, but I cant find one anywhere. Speed is not an issue it only needs to be 10Mbs. A drop is 120.00 and i really don't have need or space for a 4-port hub.
If anyone has any idea where I can find these please "throw me a bone"
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January 11th, 2001, 01:07 PM
#2
in theory it can be done. it's the same as connecting a crossover cable to a hub but i can't ever remember seeing one.. check out compusa?
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January 11th, 2001, 01:23 PM
#3
I think you are referring to "splitting" pairs to run 2 10mbs jacks off of 1 CAT5 cable. I really can't do that because of the building regulations. I have checked CompUsa on-line and even done a google search for "splitters" but all I get are for Lan Analyzers and way too much $$$$$$$.
but thanks "cat"
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January 11th, 2001, 05:11 PM
#4
What exactly are you looking for? You could create a custom harness to go from the 1236 wire standard to 1236 + 4578 harness at both ends and see if it works - just make sure that both harnesses are the same and that pins 123+6 are active on both ends. Also after creating the splitter harness you should use an end to end tester and test the entire run for continuity.
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The answer to your question is: 00110100 00110010
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January 11th, 2001, 09:20 PM
#5
Here's a solution I came up with:
At the patch panel end of the wire run do this: Strip the cat5 cable - punch down 4 wires from the cable into the 10mb blocks on one port and punch the other 4 wires into the 10mb blocks on another port.
At the RJ45 module jack end: Strip the cat5 cable - punch down 4 wires from the cable into the 10baseT blocks on one module and punch the other 4 wires into the 10baseT blocks on another module.
This is basically just a tweak so you dont have to run another wire but it will still use 2 ports on a hub/switch and will only work at 10baseT.
I hope you can understand what I mean...I know it probably sounds confusing.
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January 11th, 2001, 09:22 PM
#6
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by cyberhh:
What exactly are you looking for? You could create a custom harness to go from the 1236 wire standard to 1236 + 4578 harness at both ends and see if it works - just make sure that both harnesses are the same and that pins 123+6 are active on both ends. Also after creating the splitter harness you should use an end to end tester and test the entire run for continuity.
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wow, i totally didnt see your post until after I posted. i feel stupid...
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January 16th, 2001, 01:40 PM
#7
Check at Datacom Warehouse for the actual splitter thingy.
Datacom warehouse item number DCO1300
Splits a t568b jack into 2 pair 10Base T jacks. $9.99
I would think that you would need two of these to accomplish your goal.
Grider
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January 29th, 2001, 11:13 AM
#8
FOUND IT!!!!! this is what I was referring to. I am going to get one and see if they are any good. Thanks for your help.
MFG
http://www.sk-international.com/
Retail
http://www.igo.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=1&prrfnbr=258830& cat=&subcat=&link=
or
www.cyberguys.com search for Y-NET
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[This message has been edited by goinpostal (edited January 30, 2001).]
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