[lug] cat5 cable problem

[D. Stimits]

Have you checked with a meter if none of the wires are shorted, and all
of them have continuity? It's easy to look at it and say it looks right,
and still have a short or missing connection. A meter isn't enough to
determine quality, but it is probably a minimum first step.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com

Jeff wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> I'm trying to make a cat5 cable using cat5e, not simple cat5.  After I
> put the ends on (regular RJ-45) the lights on my switch just sit there
> and blink at me.  I've checked the cable order several times and it
> looks ok.  Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?  Thanks.
> Jeff
> 
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