UK Telephone Extension
#1
10-26-06, 06:40 AM
UK Telephone Extension
Hi,
I want to add an extension to the main BT socket in my house. Can I use CAT5/6 cable instead of standard telephone wire?
Will the ADSL signal be degraded if I don't use proper telephone wire?
Thanks.
I want to add an extension to the main BT socket in my house. Can I use CAT5/6 cable instead of standard telephone wire?
Will the ADSL signal be degraded if I don't use proper telephone wire?
Thanks.
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10-26-06, 05:48 PM
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Unless the physics of telephony are different in the UK, you can use Cat5 for telephone wire. Just mind the pairs.
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10-27-06, 12:23 AM
CAT 6 cable
Yes, I will be purchasing solid-core CAT 6 cable to network the house.
classicsat - Could you clarify what you mean by 'mind the pairs' please?
classicsat - Could you clarify what you mean by 'mind the pairs' please?
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10-29-06, 08:19 PM
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Telephone is delivered balanced, over a twisted pair. You just need to make sure you connect the one or more twisted pairs to each pair from the telephone demarc.
