OK folks, I'm runnning CT-1 and using the 20' cables out of the box
supplied with the PM-3. Should we use different cables, (not that I think
we should by the way).
If so, please specify type, lenght, etc!
Dave Keal
SIERRA INTERNET
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On Thu, 24 Apr 1997, Joel M Snyder wrote:
>
> > From: Paul M Mockett Jr <pauljr@seanet.com>
>
> > My first CT1 from MCI always had these levels, and my current 3 CT1
> > lines from USWest do too. Should I be complaining to USWest to get
> > these levels raised, or do I need to shorten my cat5 cable run from
> > the current 30 feet to something closer?
>
> You should stop using cat5 cable. That is entirely inappropriate for a
> connection to a T1 network. Use a real T1 cable, which is a rather
> specialized cable between RJ48s, with shielding and cable geometry
> promoting separation of pairs. See "D-shield" in any T1 text.
>
> jms
>
> Joel M Snyder, 1404 East Lind Road, Tucson, AZ, 85719
> Phone: +1 520 324 0494 (voice) +1 520 324 0495 (FAX)
> jms@Opus1.COM http://www.opus1.com/jms Opus One
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