Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Jeff07971
Your Buccaneer looks good to me ! I used a Fluke Networks DTX-1800 which gives you a print out. Does your Buccaneer, or does it just stamp your card ? :) *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3, Squeezebox Receiver, SqueezePlayer, PiCorePlayer/RPi2/Hifiberry DAC+ x2,PiCorePlayer/RPi2/Hifiberry DAC+P

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Man in a van
Jeff07971 wrote: > I wonder how these perform when tested with a proper network cable > tester, anyone done this, can share results ? My Buccaneers tell me it's fine 19485 +---+ |Filename: 49584-Adult-Black-Velvet-Buccaneer-Hat-

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Mnyb
2string1 wrote: > A better router will not better the sound correct. No it either works or it does not . If it was the case downloaded files would sound different depending on thier path to you . Main hifi: Touch + CIA

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread DJanGo
@d6jg: DJanGo wrote: > In a Home environment you\edit r wife /edit dont want a > router|switch|whatever with a fat cable and a (pair of) fans.:p Gruss Jan DJanGo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread d6jg
DJanGo wrote: > > In a Home environment you dont want a router|switch|whatever with a fat > cable and a (pair of) fans. That depends whether your home is also your office !! :) 19479 +---+ |Filename: IMG_2436.jpg

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread DJanGo
2string1 wrote: > Would a Cisco Valet Plus be considered a cheap domestic router? "cheap" - if you take that word from me - was the wrong word.. in i put it into "brakets" for a reason. Its low price and that didnt mean its bad|cheap if cheap is the name for something you never would buy again e

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Jeff07971
2string1 wrote: > Would a Cisco Valet Plus be considered a cheap domestic router? I refer you to the reply above > Combined modem/router/wireless are invarialby rubbish. *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3, Squeezebox Receiver, SqueezePlayer, PiCorePlayer/RPi2/Hifiberry DAC+ x2,PiCorePlayer/RPi

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread d6jg
2string1 wrote: > A better router will not better the sound correct. No it will just make your network more stable, less prone to issues. If it is working to your satisfaction - leave it as is. A $100 ethernet cable won't make a blind bit of difference either. *Vortexbox LMS 7.8 music on Q

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread 2string1
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Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread d6jg
2string1 wrote: > Would a Cisco Valet Plus be considered a cheap domestic router? Not sure. It is probably better than the norm but it was never really a Cisco - it was one of the first "Linksys by Cisco" brandings AFAIK. *Vortexbox LMS 7.8 music on QNAP TS419p via NFS* iThingys/iPeng/Tablets

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread 2string1
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Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Jeff07971
DJanGo wrote: > Hmm if its untwisted (looks like) than its per defintion not a cat5 > cable. > If its not a cat5 cable what definition should you set in your proper > cable tester? > > I 've seen such cable that was in the box of one of my 3com pcmcia card > an even if it looks like untwisted it

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Mnyb
Hmm I'm also somewhat suspicius to non standard geometry it migth not work as good as a real a cable . But in practice for the data needs at home it migth not matter in practice Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J Meridian

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread DJanGo
Jeff07971 wrote: > I wonder how these perform when tested with a proper network cable > tester, anyone done this, can share results ? Hmm if its untwisted (looks like) than its per defintion not a cat5 cable. If its not a cat5 cable what definition should you set in your proper cable tester? I

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread epoch1970
Flat ether cat. 6, in real life: same perfs as a shielded, very sturdy cat6 cable. I have a mac connected to a giga switch connected to another that trunks 2 links into a powerdge server. I have seen no difference whatsoever in performance when doing transfers over NFS when I changed the link betw

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Jeff07971
Man in a van wrote: > something like one of these is fine, I use some of the 5e stuff myself. > > > Ronnie > > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=flat+ethernet+cable+cat+5e&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aflat+ethernet+cable+cat+5e I wonder how these perform wh

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Man in a van
epoch1970 wrote: > I favor flat ethernet cables these days. > > This type of cable has the aspect ratio of a tagliatelle, and the > flexibility of a cooked one :) > It makes cabling much easier in tight spaces, and feels bit more fragile > than round cables. > It has the same performance, and sh

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread Jeff07971
d6jg wrote: > Spend as much as you like on Ethernet cables but your network will still > only be as good as the router / switch equipment you have. A cheap > domestic router is just that - cheap. In UK BT provide for example their > wonderful BT Home Hub - its wi-fi is about as rubbish as you can

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread DJanGo
Let me explain something you have no advantage using 100 octane fuel on your scooter. You should use 100 octane fuel on your highoutput car/Motorcycle (if the compression is that high that you need that stuff) You should always use the things for the reason they have been made designed for.

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread d6jg
Spend as much as you like on Ethernet cables but your network will still only be as good as the router / switch equipment you have. A cheap domestic router is just that - cheap. In UK BT provide for example their wonderful BT Home Hub - its wi-fi is about as rubbish as you can get. I use (and have

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread epoch1970
I favor flat ethernet cables these days. This type of cable has the aspect ratio of a tagliatelle, and the flexibility of a cooked one :) It makes cabling much easier in tight spaces, and feels bit more fragile than round cables. It has the same performance, and should be about the same price.

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ethernet Cable

2015-12-17 Thread toby10
2string1 wrote: > Cat ? would be the best? Only for the seller. ;) toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104828 __