27 Oct
1999
27 Oct
'99
6:29 a.m.
I have done substantial work with 10BaseT and running a network over "phone
cable" is not a good idea. It is called "twisted pair" for a reason. We
got
some garbage uncertified network cables once that caused a whole bunch of
problems. Flat phone wire cable is not the way to go [it might work for
you].
john
-----Original Message-----
From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh(a)aracnet.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 2:26 PM
Subject: RE: Semi-OT: Running CAT5 Cables (Stupid Question)
OK, I was pointed at http://www.linksys.com looks like
they've got some
good info. However, I just noticed something that has me wondering, looks
like CAT5 only has 4 real wires made out of the 8 wires.
So... Is it possible to run at least 10BaseT over normal phoneline cable?
It just happens that a totally unused phoneline was run a couple years ago
at the same time I had a work phone put in.
Yes, I want to be lazy if possible. I'm assuming that if it is possible I
can make a RJ11-to-RJ45 adapter and plug one end into a hub in the house,
the other end into a hub in the garage.
Zane
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