-> As for the Patch Cables, using solid wire is a no-no. The
-> strain solid wire places on modular RJ45 plugs can cause
-> reliability problems. Most people do not realize this, but
-> Category 5 stranded Patch cables are plentiful and
-> inexpensive. They offer superior hi speed data handling
-> as well as flexibilty.
->
-> Steve Remenap
This may be so in theory but we have miles of solid cat 5 in our setup and
have *Not Yet* had problems with loose connectors.
earl
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