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Re: Creating a home Ethernet out of installed but unused Cat 5



On 29 Jan 2006 12:00:15 -0800, "Bruno" <bruno.lerer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Thanks, SQL, advice and warning both well taken. It sounds like it
>would be more effective (and maybe even cheaper) to have someone drop
>Cat 5 from the second floor to the first and just disregard the phone
>lines.
>

I agree.   For most people, even if they've worked with LAN
termination equipment for years, will find it's too easy to make a
mistake in the wiring.    You don't want to mix telco conductors with
your computer conductors as the results can range from bizzare to
catastrophic.   Telephone wiring is not all low voltage.  Do you
really want a 90 V. ring voltage accidently in contact with your
computer's LAN port?

Category 5, 5e, or even 6 wire is cheap.  (You generally won't need
the shielded version unless you are in a high RF environment).   Buy a
500 ft box and cable up your house as you need it.

Beachcomber


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