What does SNAGLESS mean?

In terms of network cabling, what does snagless mean? Is it a good thing? What's the alternative/opposite to a snagless cable?

Also, I've heard the term 'snagless boot' been thrown around - what is it?

Thanks for the help :)

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So a snagless cable is just one which comes with the plus cover (boot)?

Thanks

That is correct.

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Originally posted by bras0782
So a snagless cable is just one which comes with the plus cover (boot)?

Thanks

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yeah.. they do that so that when you yank the cord... the little clip wont snag on other cables

they are great if you have to pull a cable but suck when you try to unplug them

Do you know how hard it is to install a boot after you crimped both ends!!!! I remember back in the day (newbie) I accidently installed a boot on backwards *lol* Or whatnot...

I sometimes messed up with TokenRing too.. Since there is a screw on part that needs to go onto the cable prior to pressing the cable into the colored rings and closing the connector :D

Yeah, it's very annoying when you need to unplug the cable.

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Originally posted by Colossus
I sometimes messed up with TokenRing too..

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I've heard of TokenRings before - what are they?

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Originally posted by bras0782
Yeah, it's very annoying when you need to unplug the cable.



I've heard of TokenRings before - what are they?

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OG networking

Token Ring

Its not the same, unless you actually see the cable :eek:

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