What patch cables do I need?

Cubuntu28

I am planning on on buying two 3640 routers and a 2950 switch to start. I guess I need to buy two patch cables as well? (also the crossover cable)... AS far as patch cables goes here are my two options, does it matter?



MTRJ to SC Fiber Cable
Cisco SC-MTRJ Multimode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable, 1M

Qty:



MTRJ to ST Fiber Cable
Cisco ST-MTRJ Multimode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable, 1M




Thank you,

sratakhin

Why do you need a multimode fiber for labbing? Just get a regular CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

Cubuntu28

Thank you, I really didnt understand why it was suggesting the purchase to me.

Ltat42a

sratakhin wrote: »

Just get a regular CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

Get crossover & straight-thru cables.

jsb515

or just make the straight thru and cross over cables yourself for experience just buy a small spool of Cat5e cable, clamps, and RJ45 connectors.

NewInBussines

In order to use fiber does your equipments have fiber ports?You should check this.But for a lab environment cat5 or cat6 is enough.

EV42TMAN

FYI... I have some 2620xms in my lab and they don't like my crossover cat6 cables. I ordered all of my cables from monoprice so if you buy cat6 you might have to find that perfect spot for the cable to sit.

Roguetadhg

How do you mean "Don't like"?

mattlee09

I have several of something like this for my lab. Works great in never needing to differentiate between crossover cable and not, as well as the option of varied cable lengths.

Amazon.com: Ziotek 8-Inch Crossover Cat5e Adapter: Computers & Accessories

Iceman25k

removed unnecessary quote from above post

I'll second this; I learned about those little crossover adapters from watching Keith Barker's introductory CCNA video series on Cisco's Learning Network site and thought, "Man, a little plug adapter sure beats having to keep dedicated crossover cables around", especially since I have several in my closet that I made during my Network+ studies.

The convenience can't be beat; instead of hunting for the right cable, I just pop in the little adapter and I'm all set to go.

Roguetadhg

I just made a small cross-over cable, bought a joiner connector and bam. Cheap connector!

Made a T1 cross-over too and a roll-over!

Ltat42a

Here's a good site regarding cables -

The contents of this page is informational only and complements of DANTRAK

hth

astorrs

You guys are bringing back fond memories of finding ways to reduce the weight in my laptop bag many years ago by making my own cables... this one was a real winner:

the 5-in-1 network admin's cable