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j8ear · 12-15-2003, 05:38 PM

I have done a number of these. Essentially it boils down to the right tools for the right job. I would avoid soldering and instead employ a punch down tool. Most rj-45 modular jacks come with a simple plastic punch down tool which is perfect for the job, and the jacks themselves are color coded so you can easily punch things down to the correct specifications.

You do not need 'special' cat-5 just any cat 5 will do and you will also need a patch panel at the location where all of your wall jacks originate. You can get a 500 ft spool of it for 40 bucks at home depot. In fact you can get everything you need at the home depot. Wall plates, rj-45 modular outlets, in wall or surface mount boxes, patch panel, and tools, to crimp, punch down, and test your installation. Since the originating end of your room jacks will need to be patched into a hub or switch, you will probably save quite a bit by making your own patch cables.

Check the datacomm section.

Ask away, I shuold be able to walk you through the entire installation.

-bear

12-15-2003, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	I have done a number of these. Essentially it boils down to the right tools for the right job. I would avoid soldering and instead employ a punch down tool. Most rj-45 modular jacks come with a simple plastic punch down tool which is perfect for the job, and the jacks themselves are color coded so you can easily punch things down to the correct specifications. You do not need 'special' cat-5 just any cat 5 will do and you will also need a patch panel at the location where all of your wall jacks originate. You can get a 500 ft spool of it for 40 bucks at home depot. In fact you can get everything you need at the home depot. Wall plates, rj-45 modular outlets, in wall or surface mount boxes, patch panel, and tools, to crimp, punch down, and test your installation. Since the originating end of your room jacks will need to be patched into a hub or switch, you will probably save quite a bit by making your own patch cables. Check the datacomm section. Ask away, I shuold be able to walk you through the entire installation. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.