Re: Cable for networking
 

Cat 5 connectors are colour coded,put the right wire in the right slot and you are done.Some are even tool free.
If you can borrow a tester somewhere it`s a plus,but otherwise just hook up your computers and see if they talk to each other.

Re: Cable for networking
 

You're thinking of RJ45 sockets. To make your own cabling you need a crimper.

Original poster, just as nearly everyone else stated; Any Cat5 cabling will be surely sufficient for your needs.

Re: Cable for networking
 

Yes,doing a network as it should be done includes sockets.
Patch cables are meant for short connectons between the network adaptor and socket or hub/switch/router to patch panel.
Patch cables are cheap to buy,no reason to get mad while making them.:)
If the original poster has his computers in the same room:Just buy cat 5 patch cables that are as close to the desired length as possible.

Re: Cable for networking
 

Get a wired cable. DEFINITELY A WIRED CABLE.
I have wireless, and I just installed a wire a while ago and it's so much better.

You will need RJ45 Sockets, with CAT-5 cable.

You should buy a spool of 100 feet at Home depot, which will cost around 30 dollars (as compared to 60 with heads on it). Without the heads on the cable you can move it through gaps more easily and don't need such big holes in walls and such.

You will also need a GOOD crimper, which will cost you about 40 dollars. Don't buy a cheap one cuz they will break, quickly.

And you lastly need to buy some heads, which will only cost you about 5 dollars for around 20-30.


I've done this and have a wireless network already. The speed with wired far surpasses it.