On Friday 15 July 2011 16:40:49 DSinc wrote:
> Bryan,
> Thank you for your views. They mirror my own suspicions ATM.
>
> On the question/quibble about inline couplers, my excuse is that I
> did not wish to have coils of excess cable, and, because I did not
> wish to try and build custom length cables. I am now thinking about
> installing a pair cable-through-the-wall tubes. This will shorten the
> cable between the 2 switches, and, re-route the cable between my 2d
> bedroom and the 1st bedroom (2d switch and router). I can/will fix
> the coupler issue in the dining room (where I work) with a new pair
> of 20ft. cables (pebcak reading of the tape measure!).
>
> On the whole, I agree about couplers. I'm just disappointed by the
> current quality of these items. I have 3 old ones I bought back in
> the CAT5 days. They are solid, well built and have never caused
> problems.
Just use the couplers you have ! there isn't any difference in the
construction !
> A coupler I bought from MonoPrice several years back is
> labeled "CAT5E" and it works just like my older ones.
> The newest CAT6 couplers are really cheesy. Bought 6. One failed
> solid after 20 minutes. A second one is now badly intermittent. Hmm?
> I suppose I am still confused that now in-line couplers are rated 5,
> 5E, and 6 now.
> This I can fix. On the whole, very happy with the new CAT6 wiring!
> Thanks,
> Duncan
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