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Just tried that, thanks, unfortunately has not worked after restarting both UDM and switch. Will run a wired connection indoors to test that GbE is working on both before considering replacing the external cable.
Also forgot to mention have tried switching to different ports on both and no luck.
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Try another cable and port if you can.
Caporegime
Cheap cable pair tester (about £10) would be the simplest way. My guess is that at least one pair has no connectivity, so you are limited to two pairs, a max of 100Mbps. As you’ve re-crimped both ends it’s unfortunate that the failure wasn’t in the last inch or so of either end. If you have any slack, it might be worth crimping again, taking as much extra cable as you can off, you might get lucky and the failure might be the last 12” either end.
Depending on which pairs have failed you might have also lose the ability to use PoE on that cable too, which would be another test you could perform (if you have any PoE equipment).
Depending on which pairs have failed you might have also lose the ability to use PoE on that cable too, which would be another test you could perform (if you have any PoE equipment).
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Thanks planning on picking one up tomorrow. I do have quite a lot of slack on one end downstairs so could crimp again to see.
I think that last paragraph sums up a lot on here to be fair. It's hard to tell people the best road to take being an enthusiast for technology but always need to remember that many just would prefer a fit and forget.
No, as I was referring to your comment that there is zero warranty and there is, and in fact often longer than Ubiquiti.
However for general support the approved suppliers of Hikvision and Dahua I've used also do offer support, but I've never needed it other than for that camera that went faulty which was replaced. In contrast I have needed support for a few issues with Ubiquiti kit due to software bugs (such as controller migrations from older systems being incorrect which means restores are impossible) and faulty devices and to date it's been very poor/non existent.
I would never recommend Hikvision/Dahua or many of the more complex CCTV software packages to friends for DIY installs as they're better off with a simple system. However that doesn't make Ubiquiti CCTV good value as the cost of a system with more than a few cameras quickly gets to the level where they can pay a professional to install other equipment that's better and not run the risk of Ubiquiti changing direction again.
The main appeal for Unifi CCTV was easy of use of Protect app and already being in the ecosystem for Wifi. Definitely an expensive option but it's been pretty faultless for us with a couple of exterior G4 bullets and a G4 instant acting as babycam.
Picked up a cheap rj45 tester today. Pin 5 on the cable is flashing as broken..all other working as expected. Re-crimped both ends of the cable with new rj45 connectors to no joy.
Caporegime
Unfortunately this is where you’d need an expensive cable tester to show you roughly how far down the cable the break is, but there’s clearly a break 
Any visible cable damage?
Expensive cable tester clearly not worth it when you are only talking a handful of cables. The last place I worked at that could budget for a decent tester was a multinational with tens of thousands of users…
Any visible cable damage?
Expensive cable tester clearly not worth it when you are only talking a handful of cables. The last place I worked at that could budget for a decent tester was a multinational with tens of thousands of users…
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I can connect my MBP to either end of there is any decent way of doing it using a Mac?
Not aware of how to do it on a Mac, you might be able to do something on the Unifi switch if you can SSH into it
This is old but might still be relevant - https://community.ui.com/questions/...8#answer/9a3bfc1e-e07c-4721-9b34-22beaee66820
This is old but might still be relevant - https://community.ui.com/questions/...8#answer/9a3bfc1e-e07c-4721-9b34-22beaee66820
Caporegime
That wouldn’t really help (on the newer switch/software versions) as it only seems to show basic pair information, not break length. You’d need a device with TDR capability. I know some higher-end Cisco devices do TDR, but I’ve yet to come across a consumer NIC that supports it.
Doesn’t appear that my USW-24-POE can give breakage length. Looking at the output.
Doesn’t appear that my USW-24-POE can give breakage length. Looking at the output.
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Yes, alas, already tried this via the switch, just says normal cable length 24-50m. Not sure if the UDM can offer any more on the other end?
Swiss Army Knife Ultra - Ubiquiti Store United States
Incredibly compact indoor/outdoor PoE access point with long-range external antenna support and versatile mounting options.
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Unifi's marketing team strike again - what a name
Caporegime
Yes. Swiss army knife, a synonym for “does lots of things, none of them well”.
But this is the Swiss Army Knife Ultra
Wi-Fi 5, brb just checking the year we are in.
There is zero chance I'd deploy something with a plastic mount outdoors, it's only a matter of time before it fails and the thing drops off. And are we *really* supposed to believe that people get themselves into a situation where they need to carry APs around on their van but don't know the situation they're about to encounter so need something that can be ceiling mounted indoors or pole mounted outside? Surely if you plan things with a slight degree of competence you're never encountering the situation this product is designed for.
There is zero chance I'd deploy something with a plastic mount outdoors, it's only a matter of time before it fails and the thing drops off. And are we *really* supposed to believe that people get themselves into a situation where they need to carry APs around on their van but don't know the situation they're about to encounter so need something that can be ceiling mounted indoors or pole mounted outside? Surely if you plan things with a slight degree of competence you're never encountering the situation this product is designed for.
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