Network wiring template for Visio

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Published on 2010-05-13T17:29:27Z Indexed on 2010/05/13 17:34 UTC
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Anyone come across a good template/symbol pack for Visio for doing network wiring, patching, switch topologies, etc.? Everything in Visio for networking is 3D, and isn't really conducive to cabling.

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