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

[Douglas Pearless]

Hi matt,

I have a few runs of Cat 7 and I use standard cat6 shielded connectors, bit of a pain to strip back all the sheilding though etc ....

Cheers
Douglas.

Quoting Matt Poff <matt.poff at headfirst.co.nz>:

> Hi all,
>
> I installed a bunch of Lexcom Cat7 cable into my house a while back
> when doing some renovations and now want to connect some of it up.
> I've decided against using Lexcom components due to price,
> inflexibility of modules available and lack of info for DIYers. I
> recall someone on the list a while back saying they used Lexcom cable
> to wire an otherwise conventional structured network and just wondered
> what the best approach is to wire the cable to Cat6A spec. What wiring
> scheme should be used? Does the colour coding on the Lexcom wiring map
> to wiring standards and if not what's the best mapping to use?
> Finally, any recommendations on the type of RJ-45 plug to connect. I
> was looking at the bog standard Cat 6 RJ-45 8P8C Modular Plug (Rounded
> Solid) - 50 micron product from CablesDirect - will that suffice.
>
> The Cat7 spec says "Category 7 is terminated with RJ-45 compatible
> GG45 connectors or TERA connectors, and it is rated for transmission
> frequencies up to 600 MHz" but I take it lower spec connectors can be
> used to get Cat6 results.
>
> Full RJ-45 list at: 
> http://www.cablesdirect.co.nz/catalog/search?quickfind_needle=rj45%20plug%20solid%20round
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
>
>
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