Will a 60-foot run of CAT-5 ethernet cable work?

[James Knott]

CLIFFORD ILKAY wrote:
> On 05/13/2010 11:30 AM, Christopher Browne wrote:
>> I see that Canada Computers sells 1000' of cable for $150, versus
>> $30 for a 100' cable.  The 100% premium must be discounted for: a)
>> The improved reliability of having a snagless connector melted onto
>> each end, b) The fact that the $15 price doesn't include connectors
>> (probably $1 each???) c) Labour time in crimping cables.
>
> I just saw an email from a wholesaler in Markham where a 100' 
> crossover cable, with snagless RJ45 connectors, was $3.99.
While I'm all in favour of saving money, there comes a point where the 
price is just too low for a decent quality product.  If those are 
surplus items, they may be OK, but perhaps not, if cheaply made in China.

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