Posted by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 1:21am
Msg #98825

DSL wire question.

I didn't know how to hook up my computer with wireless internet so I went to Radio Shack purchased the DSL cable(cord?) and ran it from the room we have the DSl phone jack to a 2nd bedroom.

Well, we have new rabbitts in the house and they chewed through the cable (never had rabbitts before didn't know they did that) They chewed through the yellow and green wires but I still have my internet, the thing is I noticed that it is slower but I don't know if it's a computer problem for I have been having trouble with my AOL ever since I downloaded their security upgrades.

Does It make a difference if the yellow and green wires are chewed up even if I still have internet service? Should I splice them and reconnect them or is it better to buy new cable?

Thank you.

Reply by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 3:38am
Msg #98827

Re: (sp. rabbits not rabbitts) n/m

Reply by Kydocrunner on 2/22/06 5:41am
Msg #98828

Re: (sp. rabbits not rabbitts)

Jenny, I would buy another cable. No sense on taking a chance on the wires shorting out and burning out your computer or starting a fire.

Reply by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 6:08am
Msg #98829

Re: (sp. rabbits not rabbitts)

Good point...didn't think about that, mostly I was wondering why I even had internet still.

Thanks

Reply by Kydocrunner on 2/22/06 6:32am
Msg #98830

your welcome! :-) n/m

Reply by newlysmomva on 2/22/06 8:05am
Msg #98838

Re: your welcome! :-)

You might want to fasten any wires that the rabbits might chew. Rabbits have to chew to keep their teeth short. If they don't the teeth just keep growing. A piece of wood in their cage is an absolute necessity. If not, look out molding, chair legs, etc.

Reply by Ilona_OH on 2/22/06 8:34am
Msg #98849

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Also keep an eye on any fuzzy bedroom slippers as they fall in love with them.

Reply by Teddog_CO on 2/22/06 9:08am
Msg #98860

Bunnies!

I used to raise and show French Lops (Very Large bunnies) It's a good idea to give the "buns" a piece of Clean sheet rock they love to chew it and to lay on it if you cage them. They also get some minerals from the sheet rock. Get them some Mineral salt licks to hang in their cage and some vitamin C to add to their water everyday. Be careful with Greens they will scour <get diarrhea that will kill them. Don't let them eat grass or lettuce (grass that has been chemically treated - lettuce can kill a rabbit. Carrots , apples and hay are great for them because they are always cleaning their fur-the hay keeps them from getting blockages (like a cat)
You can box train them like a cat. They make wonderful pets. But as previous posts stated "they love to chew" so watch out for those wires! metal covers or just raising them off the floor is the best.

Bunny Love not only fuzzy slippers - watch out for stuffed animals ! lol

Gee thanks for posting about rabbits-it has brought back some wonderful and fun memories.


Teddog

Reply by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 10:39am
Msg #98916

Re:OT Bunnies! (2nd try at posting this)



I stayed up all night ( 24hrs awake) searching the web for info on rabbits, too many sites!

We've had them for 7days only and have spent about $450 because we keep buying the wrong things: wrong cages, litter, pans etc. they can't be returned once the rabbits have been in them or once opened. Their medical check up is next week and my husband is surprised that their visits cost more than ours when we go to the doctor.

Wish me luck with the box training, actually with everything! So stuffed animals are bad for them? Thank you for the tips, they are certainly welcomed.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 2/22/06 10:52am
Msg #98923

RJ45 - ethernet cable specs

Alright, so I am a techy who installs these types of things (wiring that is)....no harassing me. LOL!!!
From time to time I have to shorten cables, redo pinouts for cross over purposes, etc., so, I know a little bit about them....anyway, the various colors mean the folowing (standard layout).

White/Green = Transmit +
Green = Transmit-

White/Orange = Recieve +
Orange = Receive-

Blue = Unused in standard config.
White/Blue = same as above

White/Brown = Same as Blue
Brown = Same as Blue

Depending on which wires the bunny chewed determines the transmit and receive capablilites. If you purchase a crimper (I use a $10 one that works for both RJ11 and RJ45) and a bunch of connectors, you can replace these things yourself. You can also make the cables the length you want.

When you buy ethernet cable, use at least CAT5 wire.

Hope this helps.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 2/22/06 10:54am
Msg #98924

Website to help you more...

Just found this helpful website if you want to prepare your own cables.

http://www.ertyu.org/~steven_nikkel/ethernetcables.html

- Melissa

Reply by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 11:26am
Msg #98936

Re: Cable specs and OT Rabbits

Well the internet did go out on my other computer. I doubled checked the wires and I do have a black, red, yellow and green only no white wires at all. I had bought this at Radio Shack was I supposed to have the one you mentioned instead?

I am off to Radio Shack before my edocs arrive, I had hoped to strip and fix the wires myself but I am running out of time.
-----------------------------
OT I keep reading about the hay for the rabbits, if I give them the blocks does it need to be replaced or do I leave it until they eat it up? I wasn't the one that was supposed to end up doing all the work, oh well, they grew on me and they are so cute.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 2/22/06 1:09pm
Msg #98968

Re: Cable specs and OT Rabbits

Black, red, yellow, and green are usually RJ11. Regular telephone lines. The Red and green are the one's used for the first line and the black and yellow are for a second line. Not sure what setup you have, but sometimes "standard" in one place isn't standard in another. With those wires, they are single pair. so there are no white ones. I crimp those myself. If that's the cable that was eaten, any of your telephone lines should work in it the same way. Good luck!!!

Reply by Jenny_CA on 2/22/06 11:01pm
Msg #99133

Re: Cable specs - Used RJ 14 cable

Once you mentioned regular cable I knew I didn't have the right one, I ended up purchasing the DSL patch cable. I can't believe the crimping tool was $36 that's more than the cable.

I think it's pretty cool you do these things yourself Melissa. I purchased some robotic toy kits for my daughter so she can learn while having fun how things work.

Thank you.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 2/23/06 10:58am
Msg #99239

Re: Cable specs - Used RJ 14 cable

If you have a Fry's nearby you can get a crimp tool for $10 that takes both an RJ11 and RJ45. Or, you can go to their website and order it. It's handy for when those little clasps break or you want to cut down on too much wiring. Also, since I install phone switches, it's a necessity to know how to do this. There are so many different cables out there that it's easy to get them mixed up. When you mentioned DSL I didn't even think about the RJ11, but after reading your message again and the colors you metnioned, I should have thought better. Glad you got everything worked out.

The robotic toy kit is a great idea!!!

Reply by Charles_Ca on 2/22/06 10:56am
Msg #98925

Re: Re:OT Bunnies! Good luck with the bunnies

When my daughter was little she wanted to join 4H along with some of her friends. At one county Ag meetings (I belong to Farm Bureau and was our local land issues representative) we met a Chinchilla farm and my daughter (who I used to take to some meetings when they were fun) just fell in love with the little guys. I bought her a couple of breeding pairs because she decided that for her 4H project she was going to go into the pet Chinchilla business. Well they started to multiply like, well, bunnies (they are the same family). It was an excellent business lesson because she found out first hand that it was lot easier to buy than it is to sell. I still have one of her Chinchillas, they really are great pets. Something that they love that may be good for your bunnies are alfalfa blocks. You can go to either equestrian supply places or feed stores and they usually have alfalfa blocks that are used as treats for horses, they are cubes about 2' by 2". Enjoy your bunnies, our last Chinchilla is going on 12 years old now and still chugging along nicely. Have you checked out the House Rabbit website, it has some interesting things to say, you'll have to Google it since I don't have the URL handy.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 2/22/06 11:02am
Msg #98928

Re: Re:OT Bunnies! (2nd try at posting this)

If you don't want the nonreturnable items and can't find a friend or nieghbor that needs them consider donating them to the local shelter. Believe it or not they get lots of bunnies. If the bunnies can't use them the kitties can. I once gave a bag of Iams and 10 cans of cat food because it made my cat puke. They are always happy for donations at the shelter. If you can't put them to good use at least the money wouldn't be totally wasted.

Now I had bunnies when we were kids and we gave them salad leftovers all the time with no problem. Must be different requirements for different breeds.