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On May 21, 2013 8:05 AM, "Lennart Sorensen" <<a href="mailto:lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys@public.gmane.org">lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys@public.gmane.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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> On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 06:11:01PM -0400, William Park wrote:<br>
> > I had it with wireless speed, so I'm thinking about running wires around<br>
> > outside of my house. I have question...<br>
> ><br>
> > - For crossover cable, some say just cross two pairs (Green/Orange),<br>
> > but others say cross all four pairs (Green/Orange and Blue/Brown).<br>
> > Which is right?<br>
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> Don't bother with crossover.<br>
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> Gigabit doesn't need it, and most switches are auto crossover anyhow<br>
> even for 100Mbit.<br>
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> Certainly inside the wall pin1 should go to pin1. Don't hide crossovers<br>
> in the wall. Just run all the wires stright from one jack to another in<br>
> the wall with the same pins matching at each end and it should all work.<br>
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> > - Should I use T568A or T568B? Some say T568B, but others (citing<br>
> > US Gov) say T568A. Well, crossover cable is essentially going<br>
> > from T568A to T568B, but only for Green/Orange. As long as the<br>
> > two ends are the same, should it matter?<br>
> ><br>
> > - Any recommendation for store that sells decent (in quality/price)<br>
> > ethernet cable and crimping tools and parts? Default is Home<br>
> > Depot.<br>
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> That's where I got stuff in the past.<br>
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<p>If you can wait a little bit on delivery, <a href="http://monprice.com">monprice.com</a> is great for network odds & ends. I wired my house with cat5e keystones all over in important locations. Got all my crimp/punch tools, keystones, and even a patch-panel from MP. They also have repeaters and switches but I've never tried their branded electronics so can't recommend them either ways.<br>
Saves a ton over Home Depot, except bigger stuff where the weight/size can kill you on shipping (recommend USPS to save brokerage/duties).<br>
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