[plug] cat5

[Craig Ringer]

Jay Warwick wrote:
> a quicky -
> 
> is it better to make your own cat5 cables or to buy?

If you have good quality cable and connectors, a good crimper 
(EXPENSIVE), and preferably a cable tester then 'make'. Especially if 
you'll be making a lot of cable, it's probably worth it.

If you're only going to be needing a few, they aren't super-long, and 
you won't be needing them often then I'd suggest just buying some. 
Pre-made cables aren't 100% either, but they're going to be a LOT better 
than your first attempts - especially if you're using solid-core 
cross-connect cable for patch leads and using the wrong (and cheap) ends.

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Craig Ringer