[TriLUG] Slightly OT: network switch question

[Joseph Mack NA3T via TriLUG]

On Wed, 16 May 2018, Wes Garrison wrote:

> I agree that using stranded is best for crimping, but sometimes you need to 
> make a long run and solid cable is all you have, so it's good to have the 
> correct modular connector on hand in case you need it for solid cable.

solid conductor is the default for long runs because of cost. You're not going 
to be able to convince anyone otherwise. However the default termination for a 
solid is a punch down block leading to a female RJ45 in a panel (like in a 
concentrator room). A punch down block will make sure no-one ever puts an RJ45 
on the end of it. You run multistranded from there to your computer. At least 
that's how I do it. If they want anything different, I tell them "OK, but it's 
on your head" and tell them why, including that I won't promise anything about 
connectivity the day after installation (and I require it to be written into the 
contract). Although they start out thinking they want solid all the way, because 
cost is all they know about, I haven't had anyone insist after I tell them what 
they're up for. They know I'm not getting any more money for the installation, 
as the labour is the same no matter the cost of the cable, so they know I don't 
have a conflict of interest as regards the price of the installation.

In prewired buildings with wall jacks already wired, solid seems to be OK. 
No-one's going to be pulling the wall plates out to check the wiring and flexing 
the solid wiring.

> The middle finger emoji was just a smart-ass joke that I thought of as I typed 
> "here is a picture of the middle finger".

ah.

> The alternating fingers in the 2nd picture is the one I really wanted you to 
> see.

thanks

Joe

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