Unhooking a router

[Sammy78]

I know this is probably in the wrong forum but I thought I might get a bit more response in here. I am taking my computer desk apart because its too big, I'm moving it to the other side of the room. My question is would I have to re-install my router when I finish hooking everything back up or can I just plug it back in and everything will be the same?

Thanks

 

[fuji]

Should be fine just hooking it back up if everything will be wired up the same as before.

 

[papasmerf]

they are positional sensitive. That is to say if you have it set up as a right hand router currently. You need to make sure you re-install it as a right hand router. Same goes for the left hand styles.

However you need to be sure not to change the elevation of the equipment, once the free elections of the data stream have been trained you need to ensure they will not have to seek a different level. That would slow your system down.

Also if you are using patch cables, make certain that are rated for the new wall.

Hope this helps.

 

[TheKing]

Papasmerf, that is a greatly helpful post. I have one detail to add.

Papasmerf mentions using cables rated for the new wall. If it is 2x4 construction w/drywall, you need a CAT4 cable (Home depot has them.. just ask). If 2x6 construction w/drywall, then you need CAT6.1

Also make SURE there are no knots in any of the patch cords. Loose knots will slow the data flow between devices, and I have seen really tight knots cause devices to not connect to the router. IP addresses are too large to pass through kinks or obstructions in the cable.

 

[69Shooter]

It might also be a good time to go with a shorter cable; assuming your router will be closer to the wall. Cutting the cable length in half will double your speed as the information packets have a shorter distance to travel. Also, I've noticed a more reliable connection with the yellow vs. the blue cable. Not sure if the yellow is available in the CAT6.1. However, I believe 2x6 studded walls are not very common (maybe one of the builder members could comment on this) so the CAT4 will probably suffice.

 

[fuji]

These guys are bullshitting you.

However one thing to be careful of: When you disconnect everything, make sure and stop the network flow first before unplugging the cable. Otherwise the packets will pour out all over the floor and create a real mess.

 

[minnie_me]

Wow, another reason why I rarely visit Terb or contribute to it anymore. Nice fucken community we have here.

 

[simon482]

classic thread right here.

 

[anon1]

Don't forget to top off the blinker fluid.

 

[papasmerf]

one thing I did forget is you might want to have a power assessment done.
If there is power curve difference from one side of the room to the other that can cause big problems.

In fact I have seen as much an 1800 watt difference between used and unused outlets.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Those farking packets get into everthing!

However one thing to be careful of: When you disconnect everything, make sure and stop the network flow first before unplugging the cable. Otherwise the packets will pour out all over the floor and create a real mess.

+1

And that stuff is a bitch to clean up!.....

 

[papasmerf]

+1

And that stuff is a bitch to clean up!.....

Woody yo need to get out the old bit bucket and use clean sweep to get it all up.

 

[toughb]

Hilarious.

Thank God I was wearing my depends.

 

[papasmerf]

Not if it is a Mac AirPort. It has a proprietary capacitor coating on the terminals.

Those Apple things leak too but Apple has deemed cyber cider

 

[Cassini]

An interesting mix of fact and fiction in this thread.

- You do need different cable types depending on where you are running (plenum (FT6) vs. non-plenum (FT4)), but I have never seen CAT4 wiring. CAT6.1 wiring doesn't exist.
- You should avoid kinking and knotting network cable, as the tight bends can damage the wires.
- The yellow vs. blue thing is true, if only because yellow is occasionally used to designate a cross-over network cable (or other special purpose cable), which isn't the same as a normal network cable.
- 2x6 walls are reasonably common in modern residential construction.
- Loose/bad/malformed/incorrect packets on the network are hell in a modern switched network, however the packets won't spill on the floor.

 

[papasmerf]

Yeah. Farkin @ssholes eh?

First response took TWO freaking minutes. And was correct.

And the nerve of everyone to then have some fun pretending we're comedians and our jokes are funny.

BTW, how many posts did you have to read to figure out that people were joking? Do you feel kind of stupid for taking so long to get it?

Lighten up
Minnie-me can not help being a little short.

 

[Cassini]

Incidentally, my wife says that the red cables are the best, because they look pretty when braided with the yellow and blue wires.

 

[papasmerf]

An interesting mix of fact and fiction in this thread.

- You do need different cable types depending on where you are running (plenum (FT6) vs. non-plenum (FT4)), but I have never seen CAT4 wiring. CAT6.1 wiring doesn't exist.
- You should avoid kinking and knotting network cable, as the tight bends can damage the wires.
- The yellow vs. blue thing is true, if only because yellow is occasionally used to designate a cross-over network cable (or other special purpose cable), which isn't the same as a normal network cable.
- 2x6 walls are reasonably common in modern residential construction.
- Loose/bad/malformed/incorrect packets on the network are hell in a modern switched network, however the packets won't spill on the floor.

Well a BICCI response for sure.

But I never liked BICCI.

 

[yahoo40]

if you unhook a bra the router will then automatically unhooked

 

[auto doctor]

What happened to Sammy78? Perfectly good advise...I don't think he appreciates the help we gave him/needs?? at his expense