[vdr] Re: LAN cable length / Streaming Plug-In

[Jörg Knitter <joerg.knitter@gmx.de>]

> But what most forget, this 100 m are splitted up in 90 m of fixed
> installation cable between patch panel and wall socket, and 10 m of
the
> flexible cable for connection to the switch and the device. If you use
> normal patch panel type cable with a length longer than 10 m you can
> expect problems. I assume the OP has only the flexible cable type. And
> if you crimp the connectors yourself you can make a lot of errors.
> 
> The other important point is the connection between both cables. This
> only works if a CAT5 wall socket is used. Connecting two long cables
> just with a adapter will cause problems.
> 
> Emil

Correct, as the cable has to go around the living room ( :-) ) and the
office room, I have chosen a flexible cable instead of a fixed cable.
Using the adapter was just for the test.

Jörg



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