where to buy network equip?

[dragonb]

Hey guys,
Looking to buy a punch down tool, and wire for a punch block.
Have no idea where to even get this type of thing since never purchased before.
Any help appreciated!
dragonb

[RCDD1]

As a telephone/data cabling installer, I have found that Home Depot has very good pricing for punch tools. What type of wire are you looking for (i.e. cross connect wire?)

[dragonb]

Great thanks, hadn't even thought of home depot, thought I'd have to find a speciality network shop.
On the wire, I believe so, the punchdown is already setup with all the ports coming to one side, and then the other side breaks out to rj45 ports, so to make a port in the office active, I need to run wire from one side of the punch to the other side, then plug cable from the rj45 slots to the switch.
I did one port before, with a knife, and that wasn't any fun.
Gotta add 5+ ports this time, and figured it was time to spring for a tool.
So, on the wire, I was just going to look at the gauge we had and buy the same stuff? Is that good enough?
dragonb

[jrock]

I have also had good luck on the tools from Home Depot and Lowe's

[RCDD1]

If what you did last time worked, I would do the same thing. You can probably find the wire you need at Home Depot or Lowes as well. If you decide you need a cable contractor, let me know, and I can recommend one pretty much anywhere.

Good Luck!