[GRLUG] cable installation

Sat Apr 6 14:55:22 EDT 2013

I have a cheap "Test-Um" brand toner you can use whenever.  I am Southeast
in Caledonia.

Mark

On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Dave Chiodo <megadave at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, as it turns out he already has cat5e run to phone jacks in the
> rooms he needs to connect to.
>
> Currently there are only RJ-12 jacks with one pair connected, so I am
> going to look up appropriate snap-in RJ-45's he can get to replace
> those.
>
> What would be really useful would be a tone/probe trace set so we can
> identify each drop, and also verify the lines going to his outside NIU
> since he wants to relocate his DSL modem. Does the LUG (or anyone)
> have one available to borrow?
>
> Also, RJ45 jacks generally come with a cheap plastic 110-style pusher,
> but if anyone had a real punchdown tool with a 110 bit available for
> borrow that would make a much better connection.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 2:39 PM, desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Thanks for the invite but have a prior engagement unfortunately.  I've
> been
> > in conversation with Dave Chiodo off list who actually works quite close
> to
> > where I live and would probably let him quarterback this if he's so
> > inclined.  Once the details are worked out I'll get back.
> >
> > ps It's amusing to refresh that web site.  If it's of any consolation I
> am
> > color neutral on cat cabling :)
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Michael Mol <mikemol at gmail.com>
> > To: desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com>; "Mailing List for LUG in greater
> > Grand Rapids, MI area." <grlug at grlug.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:15 PM
> >
> > Subject: Re: [GRLUG] cable installation
> >
> > I made an offer to look at Steve's house, suggested he come to GRMakers
> > tonight to discuss it. Might I make the same suggestion for you?
> >
> > (Though I'm terrified this might turn into a bikeshedding[1] event...)
> >
> > [1] http://www.bikeshed.com/
> >
> > On 03/27/2013 12:05 PM, desert frag wrote:
> >> I appreciate all the interest.  It's the beer, right?  :)
> >>
> >> The patch panel sounds like a good idea ... nothing like doing it right.
> >>  You're certainly invited to stop over to assess the situation and I
> >> certainly understand the need for flexibility.  The basement is part
> >> open, part drywall.  I wouldn't mind if we had a smaller group show up.
> >>  If larger then its Pabst, not Founders :)
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> *From:* Dave Chiodo <megadave at gmail.com>
> >> *To:* desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com>; "Mailing List for LUG in
> >> greater Grand Rapids, MI area." <grlug at grlug.org>
> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:54 AM
> >> *Subject:* Re: [GRLUG] cable installation
> >>
> >> In the past I've run miles of cable in an old
> >> factory-converted-to-office-building in downtown GR. It was on-demand,
> >> ad-hoc, as different tenants decided to obtain service from the ISP in
> >> the building that I worked for, so it wasn't beautiful - lots of stuff
> >> zip-tied to pipes and conduit or tucked in crevices:)
> >>
> >> I've also run cat5 to various rooms in my own house. (finished
> >> basement, so some ugliness)
> >>
> >> If you are aiming for fully wiring the house for future flexibility,
> >> I'd suggest a patch panel at a central location for everything to
> >> terminate to.
> >>
> >> I'd be happy to help, but I'd have to work around my work schedule.
> >>
> >> And to be honest it sounds like there's already plenty of help on
> >> board. I think if 20 people show up there's going to be more tripping
> >> over each other than pulling cable :P
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM, desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com
> >> <mailto:desertfrag at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> >>> Existing home, roughly 8 years old.  It's a ranch house plus basement
> and
> >>> there appears to be cable tv wiring leading to just about every room
> >> in the
> >>> house.
> >>>
> >>> ________________________________
> >>> From: Dave Chiodo <megadave at gmail.com <mailto:megadave at gmail.com>>
> >>> To: desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com <mailto:desertfrag at yahoo.com>>;
> >> "Mailing List for LUG in greater
> >>> Grand Rapids, MI area." <grlug at grlug.org <mailto:grlug at grlug.org>>
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:36 AM
> >>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [GRLUG] cable installation
> >>>
> >>> This for new construction or retrofit in existing house?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM, desert frag <desertfrag at yahoo.com
> >> <mailto:desertfrag at yahoo.com>> wrote:
> >>>> Ok I'm game.  If some of you would like to cable my house as a project
> >>>> I'll
> >>>> provide the materials & beer, plus contribute $100 to GRLUG,
> conditioned
> >>>> on
> >>>> having it done by April 30th plus the usual liability waiver.  Else
> I'll
> >>>> contact George.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ________________________________
> >>>> From: Steve Romanow <slestak989 at gmail.com <mailto:
> slestak989 at gmail.com>>
> >>>> To: "Mailing List for LUG in greater Grand Rapids, MI area."
> >>>> <grlug at grlug.org <mailto:grlug at grlug.org>>
> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:21 AM
> >>>>
> >>>> Subject: Re: [GRLUG] cable installation
> >>>>
> >>>> I see a tie in with mike mols tool library idea to have a makers
> barter
> >>>> board webapp for needs.
> >>>>
> >>>> Just post I need X and anyone has the desire/time/skill/referral can
> >>>> post
> >>>> and the bartering can begin.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
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