For ethernet based applications, is there any theoretical minimum length for
a single-mode fiber optic run?

I have two Linksys EF2S24 switches with their 100BASE-FX Fiber switch
modules.  I want to connect the two switches in two different
buildings using 62.5 multimode fiber optic cable with six fiber
strands.  Linksys web site has incomplete information in regards to

How do you trace RG cable that's terminated on the other side?  I know you
have to connect your toner to ground, otherwise the ground will shield the
center wire, but if the cable is terminated at the other end all the cables
have a common ground.

I'm trying to find the name (and source) for the cable management
"rings".  These are plastic or metal and look like a drawer handle.  I
have found some long cable management panels that have these rings build
in, but I'm looking for ones I can mount myself.  I want to use these ...

Other than Hubbell ,who else makes Above Floor Surface Mount Boxes ?
The cable would be coming from underneath, 12" on concrete. Coring the
floor is not an option to put a floorbox.

I am in the process of having a new house built and decided to wire up the
house for networking. I am on a tight budget currently (getting married and
buying house less than two months apart) so I picked up cat5 cabling (not
5e). I had a VERY short time period between when the ...

I've searched google, but didn't come up with a good answer to a
question, so I'll throw it out.
The "GoldX" 48 port Patch Panel (http://www.goldxproducts.com/ppnl/pa48.htm)
Says it uses Standard 110 or Krone connectors. Further down in the

Is there some rule or standard that advises putting both active and
passive network components in the same rack.  For example, mounting a
network switch and patch panels in the same rack.  Does this create a
potential electrical issue and you should mount them in separate

I was wondering, are coaxial f-connector couplers rated to a certain
maximum MHz, or dose every coupler couple every frequency being
transmitted on the cables?
thx for the help,

I was wondering, do rj45 couplers have to be rated for cat6 for the
cat6 cables plugged into it to work at full strength or will any
coupler couple any frequency (I hope what I just said makes sense :-)
)

Does anyone know if there exists a 25 pair Cat 6 cable? I've been told
yes, but then I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!

I'm trying to wire my house while I am doing some remodeling.  I've come
up with some questions about the telcom stuff.
Ethernet is pretty straight forward:
Cat 5e patch panel home-running to Cat 5e jacks in the rooms.  Router at

I hooked up with a bigger network integration company as we are trying to come
up with ideas to make some money.  They have a lot of contacts and leads in
the educational market.  I came up with an idea for service contracts for
quarterly cleanups/maintenance of data/voice wiring ...

I have several different media for sale:
5" 640 MB optical disks (aka PD disks)
3" 125 MB optical disks (sometimes referred to as optimagneto)
3" 230 MB optical disks (sometimes referred to as optimagneto)

For any RCDD's that are interested, Hubbell has a "webinar" series of online
training classes available for free that are good for 2 CEC credits each.
More info:
http://www.hubbell-premise.com/Webinars.asp