Bill Dennison wrote in a message to Mike Bilow:
-> I think it is past the point of absurdity to insist on 3Com 
-> branded cables.
 BD> The only brand name I look for,  if any,  on a cable is Belkin. 
I think you mean "Belden."  Belkin is a reseller of "made in China" 
accessories, including short cable assemblies.
Belden is probably the most well respected manufacturer of network cable.  
Their "Datatwist" and "Datatwist-350" are considered the best you can get.
 
-- Mike
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