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Re: OT: Strange network cable problem



On Thu, 20 Sep 2001, guy keren wrote:

>
> On Thu, 20 Sep 2001, Alon Altman wrote:
>
> > The cable is wired correctly (I have another one with exactly the same
> > wiring that works).
> >
> > What can it be?
>
> you could try using a multi-meter and check that the wires are all
> connected properly - don't ask me how to _use_ a multi-meter - i just saw
> people with more clue then i got that use this to check cables they've
> made.

I did. All connection OK. No shorts.

> i figure out it _could_ be that one of the wires isn't touching the metal
> part of the connector (i.e. was pulled too short) and thus won't pass
> eelctrical signals. if this is the case, you'll need to cut off that
> connector and attach another connector instead.

I thought that as well but multimeter shows all are connected and no shorts.

> perhaps there's someone on this mailing list that has the equipment and
> knowledge, and could help alon with that?
>
> btw, how long is the other cable that works for you? does it work between
> the same computers and same network cards?

 It's about 1-2m and it works between same comps and NICs. I've tried the
long cable between different NICs (all CNET) with same results.

  Alon

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