| Note: Non-plenum cable should be fine, unless you have cable runs that come in close proximity to any type of heat source such as hot water pipes, heating duct work, etc. It is preferable to avoid being near any heat source, if at all possible. However, if it is unavoidable then plenum cable should be used. |
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Note: You will need one wall plate and one electrical box for each, remote client location, plus one wall plate and electrical box close to the host computer and switch. The client wall plates can either be single or double hole plates. The host/switch wall plate should be a 2, 3 or 4 hole plate, depending on how many remote clients you will be running cable to. For each hole in the wall plate you will need a Jack Module or blank, depending on whether you use each hole in each wall plate. |
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Note: This includes the host computer. This is different from other Broadband Internet connections (DSL & cable) that require two NIC cards in the host computer. |
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Note: Make sure these are straight thru cables and not crossover cables. Crossover cables are only used if you are connecting one client to the host and not using a switch. |
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Special Note: It is wise to purchase your RJ45 wall plates and Jack Modules at the same place and get the same brand. There are several brands available and they are not always interchangeable. Jack Modules and wall plates can usually be purchased at Lowes, Home Depot and your local, electrical supply house. Some hardware stores will carry these items. Radio Shack has their own type of RJ45 Jacks and wall plates that are totally different then the industry standard. They are fairly expensive, but a bit easier to attach the cable to. |