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  1. telecomgeekO

    Basic Installation Help

    I have no manual, and I moved a NEC (32 ports) Key Electra from one location to the other. I only have one active CO line (more will be active tommorow) and I am having problems getting a dial tone. I was told that CO lines or Station ports are interchangeable, and the last installer used...
  2. telecomgeekO

    Running Cat5e, Tele, cable wires problem?

    The cable company should have had you on your own feed to begin with. Not only is the difference a 2 way splitter, but the fact that downstream their were probably 8-10 devices using the feed. I am happy for you the cable company properly wired your feed, and you have adequete reception now...
  3. telecomgeekO

    Windows XP (LAN Enabled, but can't ping, can't connect, nothing)

    Goku, Do you have a basic Lan cable continuity checker? Check continuity from the patch cord back to the patch panel, if good, check the patch cable going directly to router-
  4. telecomgeekO

    (VERY) Basic LAN Setup Questions

    Did you set your PC to the static Ip's. Try allowing the dchp to grab a IP from the server (or router). Is this a home network, or a business network? My network looks like port 1--cable modem uplink ---modem win 98 ----------- port 2 linksys win 98 ----------- port...
  5. telecomgeekO

    Running Cat5e, Tele, cable wires problem?

    Bootleg, How many cable drops are inside your interior walls? Also, are you a paying cable subscriber? If you are, I would call the cable company to check the db levels at the dmarc. Have the cable guy run a r6 leg from dmarc to your first split in attic. Also the c.c. should provide you...
  6. telecomgeekO

    Standards/Best Practices for Grounding?

    Are you rack mounting the servers? Running a 6 guage wire from the rack to the power ground would be the most ideal situation
  7. telecomgeekO

    Running Cat5e, Tele, cable wires problem?

    Bootleg, From the dmarc, there is a 3 way splitter--2 legs to your renter, and one leg to your house- Have you checked the splitter, because there will be 2 -7db ports, and 1 -3.5 db port. Your leg should be on the -3.5. Also, is there a reason for having legs going to 4 vcrs and 2...
  8. telecomgeekO

    Installation of StarTalk

    Thanks so much for the input Background--I am primarily a wire person, not very experienced with phone switches/voicemail . I got an urgent call that a company was being evicted and had 30 minutes to disassemble there switch/voicemail, dsl gear etc. The KSU is a Nortel Meridien. There were...
  9. telecomgeekO

    Installation of StarTalk

    I have just moved a Nortstar switch along with the star talk voicemail. The Startalk module has 2 ports and in moving the equipment, the wires came off the 66 blocks. Which ports do the 4 wires need cross connected to? I appreciate all advice. Thank you

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