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I have a little problem with networking my home computers. I have installed network adapters on a cross-cabled manner in two of my home PCs. I needed the networking wire to run around the outer walls of my house (as opposed to internally running those cables, since the rooms are on two different flats). The problem is that I bought a certain length of wire, but found it a little short to reach across the two PCs. So I had to buy a little more wire, and I manually joined the wires by scraping off the outer covers, and then twisting the exposed wires, and taping at the connection point. This worked perfectly for some time, until recently, when the connection seems to be loosened at the joint. Now, whenever both the computers are booted up, the status indication keeps changing from "Connected at 100 Mbps" to "Cable Disconnected", and I have to keep pressing at the connection point to (temporarily) get the connection working. It has been two to three times that I have removed the tape, and then reconnected the wires by further scraping the wires. I am sick and tired of doing this. My question is: Is there any way to connect the wires (I mean, do we get a RJ-45 connector for connecting two wires? Or is there some other solution to my woes? I have kept the option of buying off the whole length of the wire as a last option. Please suggest a solution to this problem.
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I have a little problem with networking my home computers. I have installed network adapters on a cross-cabled manner in two of my home PCs. I needed the networking wire to run around the outer walls of my house (as opposed to internally running those cables, since the rooms are on two different flats). The problem is that I bought a certain length of wire, but found it a little short to reach across the two PCs. So I had to buy a little more wire, and I manually joined the wires by scraping off the outer covers, and then twisting the exposed wires, and taping at the connection point. This worked perfectly for some time, until recently, when the connection seems to be loosened at the joint. Now, whenever both the computers are booted up, the status indication keeps changing from "Connected at 100 Mbps" to "Cable Disconnected", and I have to keep pressing at the connection point to (temporarily) get the connection working. It has been two to three times that I have removed the tape, and then reconnected the wires by further scraping the wires. I am sick and tired of doing this. My question is: Is there any way to connect the wires (I mean, do we get a RJ-45 connector for connecting two wires? Or is there some other solution to my woes? I have kept the option of buying off the whole length of the wire as a last option. Please suggest a solution to this problem.
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
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The Grand Negus wrote:
Solder.
:omg: I don't think you understood my problem. The wire's hanging in mid-air...how do I solder that??? If you're recommending using a protoboard or something similar to act as a base for connecting the wires, well, i tried it, but it wouldn't work..... Actually, I was wondering if there was some kind of connector, similar to a power socket connector for extension cords....... :sigh:
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
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The Grand Negus wrote:
Solder.
:omg: I don't think you understood my problem. The wire's hanging in mid-air...how do I solder that??? If you're recommending using a protoboard or something similar to act as a base for connecting the wires, well, i tried it, but it wouldn't work..... Actually, I was wondering if there was some kind of connector, similar to a power socket connector for extension cords....... :sigh:
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
d2_grv wrote:
The wire's hanging in mid-air...how do I solder that???
It sounded, from your description, that you stripped the wires and twisted them together, covering the joints with tape for insulation - and that worked until they worked themselves loose. My thought was to remove the tape, clean and re-twist the connections, heat the stripped and twisted ends with a soldering iron, apply some solder, and then re-tape. No protoboard or any other device necessary.
d2_grv wrote:
Actually, I was wondering if there was some kind of connector, similar to a power socket connector for extension cords
Here, it sounds like you want a less permanent connection. Just get male/female connectors similar to the ones on the ends of cable and make a joint that way. Be sure the connectors you get are "straight thru"; that is, make sure they don't flip any of the wires.
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d2_grv wrote:
The wire's hanging in mid-air...how do I solder that???
It sounded, from your description, that you stripped the wires and twisted them together, covering the joints with tape for insulation - and that worked until they worked themselves loose. My thought was to remove the tape, clean and re-twist the connections, heat the stripped and twisted ends with a soldering iron, apply some solder, and then re-tape. No protoboard or any other device necessary.
d2_grv wrote:
Actually, I was wondering if there was some kind of connector, similar to a power socket connector for extension cords
Here, it sounds like you want a less permanent connection. Just get male/female connectors similar to the ones on the ends of cable and make a joint that way. Be sure the connectors you get are "straight thru"; that is, make sure they don't flip any of the wires.
The Grand Negus wrote:
It sounded, from your description, that you stripped the wires and twisted them together, covering the joints with tape for insulation - and that worked until they worked themselves loose. My thought was to remove the tape, clean and re-twist the connections, heat the stripped and twisted ends with a soldering iron, apply some solder, and then re-tape. No protoboard or any other device necessary.
Ok, I wonder why I didn't think of that....:doh: Also, about the male/female connection that you talk about, I have only known of such connectors for RJ-11 types, i.e. for phone lines. Are they also available for RJ-45 connectors? It'd be great if that were the case.... Lots of thanks to The Grand Negus for such insighful responses, BTW....:)
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
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The Grand Negus wrote:
It sounded, from your description, that you stripped the wires and twisted them together, covering the joints with tape for insulation - and that worked until they worked themselves loose. My thought was to remove the tape, clean and re-twist the connections, heat the stripped and twisted ends with a soldering iron, apply some solder, and then re-tape. No protoboard or any other device necessary.
Ok, I wonder why I didn't think of that....:doh: Also, about the male/female connection that you talk about, I have only known of such connectors for RJ-11 types, i.e. for phone lines. Are they also available for RJ-45 connectors? It'd be great if that were the case.... Lots of thanks to The Grand Negus for such insighful responses, BTW....:)
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
d2_grv wrote:
Also, about the male/female connection that you talk about, I have only known of such connectors for RJ-11 types, i.e. for phone lines. Are they also available for RJ-45 connectors? It'd be great if that were the case....
This [^] is the easy way. And the "Cyberguys", if you can get them to ship to your location, are typically dirt cheap compared to other vendors.
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d2_grv wrote:
Also, about the male/female connection that you talk about, I have only known of such connectors for RJ-11 types, i.e. for phone lines. Are they also available for RJ-45 connectors? It'd be great if that were the case....
This [^] is the easy way. And the "Cyberguys", if you can get them to ship to your location, are typically dirt cheap compared to other vendors.
The Grand Negus wrote:
This [^] is the easy way.
Thanks a lot for the link. Now if I could only find some way of placing an order for them to get that thing here to Nepal......:sigh:
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
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The Grand Negus wrote:
This [^] is the easy way.
Thanks a lot for the link. Now if I could only find some way of placing an order for them to get that thing here to Nepal......:sigh:
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
Since it's unlikely that you can just run down the mountain to the local computer store for a hub, the solder choice seems most appropriate. In fact, it makes a better connection than a RJ-45 connector.
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I have a little problem with networking my home computers. I have installed network adapters on a cross-cabled manner in two of my home PCs. I needed the networking wire to run around the outer walls of my house (as opposed to internally running those cables, since the rooms are on two different flats). The problem is that I bought a certain length of wire, but found it a little short to reach across the two PCs. So I had to buy a little more wire, and I manually joined the wires by scraping off the outer covers, and then twisting the exposed wires, and taping at the connection point. This worked perfectly for some time, until recently, when the connection seems to be loosened at the joint. Now, whenever both the computers are booted up, the status indication keeps changing from "Connected at 100 Mbps" to "Cable Disconnected", and I have to keep pressing at the connection point to (temporarily) get the connection working. It has been two to three times that I have removed the tape, and then reconnected the wires by further scraping the wires. I am sick and tired of doing this. My question is: Is there any way to connect the wires (I mean, do we get a RJ-45 connector for connecting two wires? Or is there some other solution to my woes? I have kept the option of buying off the whole length of the wire as a last option. Please suggest a solution to this problem.
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
Simple solution - get a longer piece of CAT-5. BTW, did you use CAT-5 certified for outside use (yes, there is such a thing)? Did you also know that the maximum length of any piece of CAT-5 should be no more than 325 feet? Here's an even better idea - go wireless.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Simple solution - get a longer piece of CAT-5. BTW, did you use CAT-5 certified for outside use (yes, there is such a thing)? Did you also know that the maximum length of any piece of CAT-5 should be no more than 325 feet? Here's an even better idea - go wireless.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001No man....the suggestions seem to somehow resemble with one of your signature lines ::
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
I mean, i thought i mentioned i did not want to buy a new length of wire....and no way i'm going wireless....the cost factor is way over the projected one(which is nothing ;P, or very low) =============================================================================
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I have a little problem with networking my home computers. I have installed network adapters on a cross-cabled manner in two of my home PCs. I needed the networking wire to run around the outer walls of my house (as opposed to internally running those cables, since the rooms are on two different flats). The problem is that I bought a certain length of wire, but found it a little short to reach across the two PCs. So I had to buy a little more wire, and I manually joined the wires by scraping off the outer covers, and then twisting the exposed wires, and taping at the connection point. This worked perfectly for some time, until recently, when the connection seems to be loosened at the joint. Now, whenever both the computers are booted up, the status indication keeps changing from "Connected at 100 Mbps" to "Cable Disconnected", and I have to keep pressing at the connection point to (temporarily) get the connection working. It has been two to three times that I have removed the tape, and then reconnected the wires by further scraping the wires. I am sick and tired of doing this. My question is: Is there any way to connect the wires (I mean, do we get a RJ-45 connector for connecting two wires? Or is there some other solution to my woes? I have kept the option of buying off the whole length of the wire as a last option. Please suggest a solution to this problem.
========================================================================================= "If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't.” - Emerson M. Pugh
There are adapters that allow to RJ45 cables to be connected in-line giving you one longer cable. They are about $10 and belkin has one. http://www.dealtree.net/cart/select_item.cfm?cont=71759[^]
