[mythtvnz] OT: Recommended wiring scheme and RJ-45 connectors for Lexcom (Cat7) cable

[Matt Poff]

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On 16/02/2010, at 6:48 PM, Jean-Yves Avenard <jyavenard at gmail.com>  
wrote:
>
> Bit of a waste to install Cat7 (and even Cat6) in home ; simply
> because to make sure Cat6 or Cat7 is behaving properly (e.g. it can
> deliver 600MHz or 800MHz) you need special tools that most people
> don't have...

Right, interesting. I wasn't really in the wiring headspace when I was  
doing the renovations and the pressure was on so I plugged for a high  
spec cable so I could get the walls lined out.

Even if I end up with cat5e speeds there's always the option of  
redoing the jacks at some point in the future if the need's there and  
the diagnostics tools cheaper/more available.

So diy cat6 installs are generally pretty error prone? What sort of  
gear do you need to verify transfer speeds?

Cheers,
Matt