Re: Home ethernet wiring [Was: Re: Computer Room\Data Center layouts]

["Jerry Feldman-2" <user=4@nabble.blu.org>]

 On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:32:11 -0400 
Matthew Gillen <[hidden email]> wrote: 

> Gordon Marx wrote: 
> > On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 8:51 AM, Jerry Feldman <[hidden email]> wrote: 
> >> Make sure all the data cables are labeled at both ends. 
> > 
> > YES!! *Especially* if you plan to change your network configuration. 
> > Tracing network cables is a big, labor-intensive, unnecessary pain in 
> > the ass. Also, if you're running lots of cables, DON'T MAKE THEM 
> > YOURSELF. Ain't nothin' worse than realizing that the monkey made the 
> > cables wrong. 
> 
> On a related note, I've been toying with the idea of wiring most rooms in my 
> house with ethernet jacks (I don't like the idea of broadcasting 802.11x to my 
> neighbors). 
> 
> Surely several people on this list have done that before.  Do you have any 
> advice on where to get supplies, general dos and don'ts?  Is there any reason 
> to use Cat6 vs. Cat5 for home use? 
> 
> I have a ranch-style house, so it shouldn't be too bad to get in the walls and 
> such (I've already mucked with the electrical wiring a bit).  I'm thinking I'd 
> want jacks in the 4 bedrooms and the living room.