Questions tagged [wiring]
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How to connect FIOS in new (to us) apartment to PCs and devices
My roommate and I just moved into a new apartment and had Verizon FIOS set up.
We assumed that since there were several Ethernet outputs across the apartment that we would be able to just hook up ...
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Wiring patch panel for CAT6 wiring questions
I have all cables just hanging off the ceiling. So, I got wall mount rack (8RU), 2 panels (24 each)
Now I have couple questions:
Is there standard/common height where I need to mound rack?
Ceiling ...
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Gaming headset 3.5mm TRS mic plug pinout
It seems many PC gaming wired analog headsets have two separate 3.5mm "TRS" (3-conductor Tip, Ring, Sleeve) phono plugs:
One for stereo audio output from the PC to the headphones.
One for ...
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Cracked wires on Dell Optiplex L280e-01 power supplies
I have 19 Dell Optiplex XE SFF computers that were manufactured between 2009 and 2013, and I've noticed a severe defect with insulation falling off of the wiring on the power supplies with early (<...
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Convert RJ11 to RJ45
I have random RJ11 wires in house which have been cut off as they were used for the master socket and the master socket was in an awkward place. And I was wondering if it was possible to convert both ...
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Terminating solid Ethernet in a pull out rack
How should I terminate solid Ethernet cable in a shallow rack?
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I've wired my house with solid CAT7.
It terminates in a double gang.
The wiring cabinet can fit a 300mm equipment rack
The ...
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How to connect an old front panel connector (audio) to a new motherboard?
The motherboard (Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7) has the following audio chip: Audio: 5.1 (Creative Sound Core3D)
Frontpanel Audio Connector
Return L
Return R
Ground
Ear L
Mic VCC
Ear R
Mic-In
AC'97 Front ...
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What should I plug in first, my voltage regulator or UPS and why? [closed]
My UPS has the following specs:
INVO brand
Model : 1500VA
Input :220Va,c50/60hz
output:220Va,c50/60hz
Capacity:1500VA,900W
My AVR has the following specs:
KEBO brand
HDR-2000VA
Input :14-260
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Is it possible to wire my house with a cat. 6 cable through a one inch conduit pipe
I have 10 rooms across three floors in my house and i want an Ethernet connection in all of them. Problem is, there is only a 1 inch conduit pipe going through the walls and i can fit maybe 2-3 wires ...
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Alfa Networks Realtek RTL8187 Wireless USB Network Adapter; I need an extension for the "co-axial" connector to the antenna
Basically, I need to be able to mount my actual network antenna somewhat farther away from my computer than Alfa's included hardware will allow. I need an extension cable to go from my antenna ...
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Conduit With Cat6
I am in the process of running Cat6 from my 1st floor, to my attic. I am removing the sheet rock on the 1st floor and going to place conduit in the wall. My question being would using PVC suffice to ...
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How to add a new DSL line
I have a DSL connection coming into my kitchen. I don't want my router and modem on the kitchen counter. What is the best way to add a second connection? Can I simply add a second twisted pair to the ...
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Cat 5e Wire Next to 12V
I'm currently running a consumer grade router from inside a closet, and want to switch to business grade equipment. So the plan is to place a wireless access point on the wall outside of said closet ...
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Route existing network connections to new location?
This is a home situation. Have 20 devices throughout the house wired into the basement into a HP gigabit switch (with support for 2 fiber connections). Switch also has my router/cable model plugged ...
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