Semi-OT: Running CAT5 Cables (Stupid Question)

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Thu Oct 28 05:35:25 1999

>John wrote:
>> 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
>
>True. But any decent telephone prewire is done using twisted pair
>(although not Cat5 or even Cat3 certified).
>
>If you have prewire with flat cable, you'll have problems even just
>with voice service crosstalk if you have more than one POTS line.

My house was wired with "bell wire" not twisted pairs. I have no voice
problems, but it explained years of poor modem and fax connections. Not
much I can do about it in a practical sense, pulling all new wire in a
condo to increase the modem connection isn't worth it, but it sure is on my
list of stuff to check for in a new house.
Received on Thu Oct 28 1999 - 05:35:25 BST