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    Lost DUN password

    The OS is Windows 2000.
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    Lost DUN password

    I know in WIN 95 one could use Shadboy's Reveal to see what my DUN password is. My intention is true, I am not trying to hack my machine, I need to find out what my DUN password is for my corporate RAS account. Does anyone know how to "Reveal" a DUN password?
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    Jerry nice summary. I actually went over to Radio Shack and I am using the 568B scheme.
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    I am using a 568A/B jack and it works fine. I checked my colors at http://www.jaysafe.co.uk/technical/rj45.asp thank you to all. I unintentionally removed too many twists as I made my cable I think that is the difference here. All of your comments are appreciated.
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    I terminated orgwhite/org, bluewhite/blue, greenwhite/green and brownwhite/brown. As I unravel the other end of the cable I do lose quite a bit of the twist as I terminate into the modular jack. I am going to try terminating as recommended above, into a 568A/B jack. I'll let you know what...
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    Good catch TelNetSystems... I am using Beldin CAT 5e 24 AWG cable. But I still can not make a cable run work longer than about 40 feet. I am going to pickup a couple of surface mount jacks and see if I can make it work that way....
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    I purchased the solid core modular connectors and I have the same problem. My goal is to wire rooms that are about 150 feet away. If I make my cable approximately 40 feet or less, I am ok. ANything longer than that and the cable won't work. Any ideas?
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    Thank you all for the insightful responses. I need to clarify and state that molded cables work fine. I am trying to reach other areas of my house that are upwards of a 100 to 200 feet. I noticed my modular plugs are for Round stranded wire....I have solid wire. I will pick up some plugs rated...
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    Problems making my own patch cables....

    I am experiencing some problems creating my own cables. I crimp both ends and connect PC to LinkSys cable router and I get a link light but no action. No DHCP nor will a static address work. I have tried various lengths of cable, different crimpers and crimp brands and no luck. I used a meter to...
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    Problem with creating own ethernet cables

    I am experiencing some problems creating my own cables. I crimp both ends and connect PC to LinkSys cable router and I get a link light but no action. No DHCP nor will a static address work. I have tried various lengths of cable, different crimpers and crimp brands and no luck. I used a meter to...

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