Im gonna need alot...

[jellydoughnut217]

if im buying a dsl router thats not wireless does that mean i have to buy an ethernet cable long enough to reach from my source to my new computer? If so where the hell do i find an ethernet cable that long? Im talkin like a couple hundred feet.

p.s. sorry im posting so many threads lately, but i want everything on mmy new comp to work, and best buy is way to far for me to drive right now

 

[Da-Muffin-Man]

You can buy rolls of CAT5 cable. As for the plugin things i think you could get em at Radio Shack.

 

[J_Tweedy]

Couple hundred feet??!! You live in a mansion?
Anyhow, im sure most electrical communications companies will do custom lengths for you- just remember to specify whether you want straight or crossover cable.

 

[Da-Muffin-Man]

http://www.networkcablesonline.com/product_info.php/cPath/26/products_id/136
Woot, 1000 feet of Cat 5

 

[psyno]

No idea why you need such long cables, but you should probably know that Cat 5 is only rated to 100 meters, and Cat 5e to 350...

 

[Da-Muffin-Man]

I found the plugs http://www.cat6cableguy.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=187

 

[Ikerous]

Theres a way to do it via wall sockets thus eliminating the need for all the cat5 cable..
There was a thread on it once here, but i don't remember where
Ill try and find it

Edit:
http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78463

 

[duffers20]

Theres a way to do it via wall sockets thus eliminating the need for all the cat5 cable..
There was a thread on it once here, but i don't remember where
Ill try and find it

Edit:
http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78463

I also recommend you look into that. Well remembered Ikerous!

 

[Revisedsoul]

No idea why you need such long cables, but you should probably know that Cat 5 is only rated to 100 meters, and Cat 5e to 350...

thats what repeaters are for, if your will to spend the cash, but the broadband over power is a better way to go if it can work