Ethernet Cables Hacked !

MilanoBob · 09-29-2009, 01:16 PM

Hi guys im new here so please have mercy!

I'm trying to find out if there is a piece of electricians hardware i can use to "ring out" some Ethernet cables in my office.

Basically there is a bunch of Ethernet cables hacked in half by the previous owner.

im trying to establish where and to which Ethernet box each cable goes to in the office so that i can attach a patch panel and try and fix this mess!!!

Many thanks in advance for any help offered

FreeNerd · 09-29-2009, 01:25 PM

There are line toners available that will help you do this. Any local electrical supplier should be able to recommend a suitable one to you.

Random link to a Toner, I do not endorse this one nor have I used it. But this is the type of device you are after.
http://www.sourcingmap.com/cable-wir...1-p-29243.html

MilanoBob · 09-29-2009, 01:33 PM

Many, many thanksFeeNerd. That looks perfect for the job! cant believe what the previous owner has done and you can probably tell im no expert.

Do you know where i can look to find out what type of patch panel i should be using?

Many thanks

FreeNerd · 09-29-2009, 01:46 PM

Patch panel?
Are you planning on placing a patch panel in where the lines are cut to reconnect them?

If it's Ethernet cabling, the terminology you want to use is "RJ-45". That is the name for the cable ends that look like over sized phone cables. you're going to want to know the color coding for the wires as well so you can attach new ends to the cable and get a functioning cable out of them.

This site has quite a bit of useful information on ethernet cables.
http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html

You will also need a special tool to connect the ends but any store that sells the RJ-45 patch panels should have all the info you need on the tool.

http://www.brandsplace.com/0341-rpd29575.html

**wrench97** · 09-29-2009, 02:01 PM

Patch panels or 110 punch down blocks for data can purchased from a good electrical supply house or from Grainger locally or Blackbox, CDW on line.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/110_block

MilanoBob · 09-29-2009, 02:22 PM

guys many many thanks for the help. i will read up as best i can. thanks again

ebackhus · 10-01-2009, 05:01 PM

I like the toner and 110-block ideas. Both will make cleaning up your network a snap!

09-29-2009, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
MilanoBob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Ethernet Cables Hacked ! Hi guys im new here so please have mercy! I'm trying to find out if there is a piece of electricians hardware i can use to "ring out" some Ethernet cables in my office. Basically there is a bunch of Ethernet cables hacked in half by the previous owner. im trying to establish where and to which Ethernet box each cable goes to in the office so that i can attach a patch panel and try and fix this mess!!! Many thanks in advance for any help offered

09-29-2009, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
FreeNerd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 238 OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP	Re: Ethernet Cables Hacked ! There are line toners available that will help you do this. Any local electrical supplier should be able to recommend a suitable one to you. Random link to a Toner, I do not endorse this one nor have I used it. But this is the type of device you are after. http://www.sourcingmap.com/cable-wir...1-p-29243.html __________________ “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing” ~ Aristotle

09-29-2009, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
MilanoBob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: Ethernet Cables Hacked ! Many, many thanksFeeNerd. That looks perfect for the job! cant believe what the previous owner has done and you can probably tell im no expert. Do you know where i can look to find out what type of patch panel i should be using? Many thanks

09-29-2009, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
FreeNerd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 238 OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP	Re: Ethernet Cables Hacked ! Patch panel? Are you planning on placing a patch panel in where the lines are cut to reconnect them? If it's Ethernet cabling, the terminology you want to use is "RJ-45". That is the name for the cable ends that look like over sized phone cables. you're going to want to know the color coding for the wires as well so you can attach new ends to the cable and get a functioning cable out of them. This site has quite a bit of useful information on ethernet cables. http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html You will also need a special tool to connect the ends but any store that sells the RJ-45 patch panels should have all the info you need on the tool. http://www.brandsplace.com/0341-rpd29575.html __________________ “Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing” ~ Aristotle Last edited by FreeNerd; 09-29-2009 at 01:48 PM.

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wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,378 OS: Win7	Re: Ethernet Cables Hacked ! Patch panels or 110 punch down blocks for data can purchased from a good electrical supply house or from Grainger locally or Blackbox, CDW on line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/110_block __________________ Power Supply and Selection

09-29-2009, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
MilanoBob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Re: Ethernet Cables Hacked ! guys many many thanks for the help. i will read up as best i can. thanks again

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