Re: [SLUG] [ot] Using telephone wiring for networking?

[Richard <linuser@xxxxxxxxxx>]

depends if its CAT 3 (most common cable used) or CAT 5 (most new installs have this)

CAT 3 info here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat-3

CAT 5 info here  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat-5


In short if its CAT 5 yes 100Mb/s can be done if its CAT 3 your restricted to 10Mb/s

Telephone cable used in the home is CAT 3 normally and older installs will be CAT 3.


On Mon, 2005-12-05 at 17:07 +1100, Richard Hayes wrote: 
> Dear List,
>
> I have seen claims that normal twisted pair telephone can work up to 
> 100MBits/Sec.
>
> Has anyone had any experience  with it in the real world?

Regards

Richard Neal

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