Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I figure many of us have gone through this issue while building our HTs...

I have a long 25 fot Ethernet Cat6 wire running from front of room (under screen) all the way to the rack on the back. This is for future expnasion using IR extenders like Buffalo IR-100.

Anyhow, how can I check that my wiring is all correct, and without any circuit shorts? Any easy test to perform with say, 2 laptops? I suspect my wiring to the quickpotr on the wallplate may be incorrect...

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I figure many of us have gone through this issue while building our HTs...

I have a long 25 fot Ethernet Cat6 wire running from front of room (under screen) all the way to the rack on the back. This is for future expnasion using IR extenders like Buffalo IR-100.

Anyhow, how can I check that my wiring is all correct, and without any circuit shorts? Any easy test to perform with say, 2 laptops? I suspect my wiring to the quickpotr on the wallplate may be incorrect...

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Anyhow, how can I check that my wiring is all correct, and without any circuit shorts? Any easy test to perform with say, 2 laptops? I suspect my wiring to the quickpotr on the wallplate may be incorrect...

You can test for shorts with a simple DIGITAL MULTITESTER/ohm meter. If you think the problem is at the wall plate take off the wires, review the color codes and re-punch down the wires.

Thanks you Gpowers. As it turns out, there are two different color code standards. I went with the wrong one, which normally wouldn't be a problem, but it *is* if you are mixing cables and coupling! All sorted out now!

2 color standards, unbelievable...

Thanks you Gpowers. As it turns out, there are two different color code standards. I went with the wrong one, which normally wouldn't be a problem, but it *is* if you are mixing cables and coupling! All sorted out now!

2 color standards, unbelievable...

Well, not really 2 standards, more like 2 functions. the one is a crossover...

Actually that's not the case... there are 2 color code standards for the STRAIGHT THROUGH ethernet cables:
http://www.dragon-it.co.uk/files/cat5_colour_codes.htm

The crossovers are a different story altogether.

Well, not really 2 standards, more like 2 functions. the one is a crossover...

Actually that's not the case... there are 2 color code standards for the STRAIGHT THROUGH ethernet cables:
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The most common ethernet wireing standars are 568a and 568b. Just make sure both end of your wall jacks are done the same standard.

Gpowers: Indeed, that was my problem. Got it rewired to CONSISTENT coloring standards and all is fine now.