(2nd Try) What type of cable is this?

[100%]

In relation to the other thread (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/f-hardware-24/t-what-type-cable-between-wall-socket-and-main-box-thing-335179) i posted.

I need to know what type of cable the grey one is
which connects between the wall socket and the main box 3 floors up.
His "grey" cable is cut off by his hallway, so he needs it extended.

Hope these images make it clearer.
:pinch:


http://f.imagehost.org/0155/cable2.jpg

http://g.imagehost.org/0814/cable.jpg

http://g.imagehost.org/0940/ivo.jpg

Thanks

[micropino]

It seems like normal telephone copper cable, like the same one used in the RJ-11 standard phone cord wire! attached...
You may confirm it through his ISP!

[Artemis]

If you have a look on the plastic shielding of the grey cable it will give you the details for the type of cabling it is. Depending on the age of the PBX on the third floor, there are different types possible. Most likely the cable will be CAT5 but checking the shielding and reporting back what is on the shield will confirm this.

[100%]

On the image above,of the cable (enlarged), i do make out the text "CAT5E"
So i guess he needs CAT5 cable

Is that the official lingo, in shops?

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[Skiz]

Is that the official lingo, in shops?

Yep. :)

[100%]

Finally i can waddle proudly into to hitech store and demand 10 meters of CAT5 cable god dammit.
:01:

What we do for buddies.:pinch:

[tesco]

It says right on the cable that it's cat5e.
I believe that's what I told you in the other thread as well. :whistling

To do the connection cable to cable you might want to buy some of these:

http://www.specialized.net/ecommerce/shop/images/599x928_pli.jpg

I call them scotch connectors not sure the proper name.
You just insert two of the same colored wires into it and then squeeze it with pliers, repeat for the other 7 wires. :)

[Artemis]

Is that the official lingo, in shops?

Well you could go in and ask for Category 5 cabling, but they would think you were a plonker, rather than knowledgeable :naughty:

[clocker]

If he waddles in they'll think that anyway.

You've got to square up the shoulders, develop a steely glint in the eyes and stride confidently to the counter and demand some cat5 cable.
Otherwise the emo little fuck salesperson will know he's got you.

And for God's sake, don't acknowledge that you know what his D&D tee shirt actually means.

[Artemis]

You've got to square up the shoulders, develop a steely glint in the eyes and stride confidently to the counter and demand some cat5 cable.
Otherwise the emo little fuck salesperson will know he's got you.

That soooooo reminds me of the classic not the 9 o'clock news sketch Gramophone :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSINO6MKtco

[Snee]

On the image above,of the cable (enlarged), i do make out the text "CAT5E"
So i guess he needs CAT5 cable

Is that the official lingo, in shops?

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In the post I wrote but didn't submit to the other thread, I suggested cat5, or cat6 if he's got gigabit internets. True story. And not cross wired, like.

I think I looked at that link you posted, though, and while cat6 would work, there's no point to it, cat5 will be fine.

(It's usually just local networks wot run that fast anyways.)

[lynx]

I'll just take a moment to point out that Cat5 and Cat5E are not the same animal.

So while Cat5 MAY do the job, the difference in price between Cat5 and Cat5E isn't sufficient to make it worthwhile taking a risk.

That's always assuming that the sample cable wasn't over specified in the first place of course.

[Snee]

I thought it was basically the same thing, but with higher tolerance :idunno:

[100%]

thanks, all i want is him to connect.
He has paid for his connection it is working, but it just missing the main bloody CAT5EZXL153 wire connection.
but your right.. it is good info you give.
but would the fucker of an electrician who did a half ass job (did not even put the box against the wall)would he not have said something that the CAT5E wire is not correct?
He connected it and left.

So in conclusion, the answer is the same - he must contact the isp to find out the correct cable needed.