Network suggestions

3dcandy · 20 Mar 2009 at 14:44

I have a mate who needs a wired conection between his house and workshop. I estimate the length of cable needed to be just under 100m. However, I can't find anyone who has a 100m cable complete with plugs attached and ready to plug in to buy, and don't know if the expense of getting the equipment together for this one network job is really worth it. Anyone with any ideas? I could maybe get by with 2 x 50m and a cheap switch or hub half way, or maybe an extender...

Burnsy2023 · 20 Mar 2009 at 14:46

You can't find somewhere to buy 100m of Cat5e? You're not looking hard enough, I buy boxes of 305m for about £35.

3dcandy · 20 Mar 2009 at 14:52

sorry, to make myself more clear - 100m cable with plugs already attached :-)

*original post edited*

Burnsy2023 · 20 Mar 2009 at 14:54

RJ-45 plugs and crimper will set you back about £15. Do it yourself, it makes more sense.

3dcandy · 20 Mar 2009 at 15:01

probably - but I haven't seen them that cheap? best I saw was getting on for £30, when cable is like £30....

Burnsy2023 · 20 Mar 2009 at 15:24

Crimp is £12.78 from B&Q, RJ45 connectors £2.45 form B&Q, 100m of Cat 5E is £20-£25.

3dcandy · 20 Mar 2009 at 16:18

And there was me thinking b&q were competitors....lol
cheers mate, last place I thought of looking tbh!