Well then that explains why we've had success with our 66 blocks! Guess they are indeed CAT5 rated. <grin>
Yah, yah....I'll get over it, but I do want to bend you ear a bit when you have a free moment. Best, Brad -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Moldashel Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:00 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] 25 pr Outdoor cat5 There are 66 blocks that are CAT5 rated. We have also terminated on 66 blocks that were CAT5 rated and had RJ45's pre mounted and terminated to the block. If I find the mfg/part number I'll post it. BTW: I owe you a phone call. -B- Brad Belton wrote: >I have been told the same regarding terminating pairs on a 110 block vs. 66 >block. 110 blocks were made with CAT5 in mind whereas 66 blocks were around >probably long before CAT5 was widely implemented. > >I'm not sure if they make 66 blocks that are CAT5 rated or not, but the ones >we use come with covers labeled CAT5. We've used them in a number of >projects ranging from water towers to apartment complexes. > >Yes, I understand there is a common color code used for 25pr, but we simply >keep the pairs in the same order at each end of the cable. We haven't had >any trouble maintaining 100MB FDX over this setup and in some cases the >cable is every bit of 330'...maybe a bit more. > >Best, > > >Brad > > > -- Bob Moldashel Lakeland Communications, Inc. Broadband Deployment Group 1350 Lincoln Avenue Holbrook, New York 11741 USA 800-479-9195 Toll Free US & Canada 631-585-5558 Fax 516-551-1131 Cell -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
