How to convert your telephone line to an internet line: A complete guide

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
  • A complete guide to converting your telephone line to an internet line; Describes the safest and practical way to expand a home network by using old phone lines. Uses the importance of developing the basic skill and critical thinking on evaluating phone cables appropriate for such function and utilizing appropriate tools to secure a solid set-up. Demonstrates thorough procedures and methods to complete such project and enumerates step by step procedures on testing / retesting integrity of connections.

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  • @itluis2009
    @itluis2009 3 года назад +7

    The termination was a Nono the green pair and blue was so badly done because the yellow jacket was in the way even though you did at least keep the twist very close to the termination point which is correct also the proximity to power cables in the same box is a violation of code but also a violation of industry standards since the interference coming from AC cable is high
    Please advice your friends that this is not correct even though it works

    • @fixablethings
      @fixablethings  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for this follow up info. I agree to have the cables in a seperate terminal box to isolate data cables and prevent interference from the power wires.

  • @jensschroder8214
    @jensschroder8214 Год назад +2

    CAT3 is suitable for 100Base-T but not for Gigabit networks

  • @mr-vet
    @mr-vet Год назад

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @Xedadel
    @Xedadel Год назад +2

    I mean if you're in a pinch, but personally I would just get some cat6, 6a, 6e or 5e. Less hassle and better performance. Yes you can make the argument that it's a lot easier because the cables are already ran. But because you are not intending to use the phone line for well, old phones. Then just replace the phone with Ethernet. So unless you have little to no money, Just go with modern Ethernet.

  • @lowrider8719
    @lowrider8719 3 года назад +3

    Technically you only need (2) pairs. Pins 1,2,3,&6. The orange and green pairs in a standard patch cord. Untwisted pair may yield you maybe 10base T standards.

    • @Ali6359.
      @Ali6359. 3 года назад +3

      Only 2 pairs are used for 10-100BASE-T while gigabit uses all 4 pairs.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 2 года назад +1

    Just so you know. You are supposed to cut the excess wire off after punching it down.

  • @igfoobar
    @igfoobar 3 года назад +8

    Power and network in the same box is a code violation. This needs to be replaced with separate boxes.

    • @fixablethings
      @fixablethings  3 года назад +2

      thanks for letting us know, well defnitly notify the owner to correct this code violation.

  • @Windows98R
    @Windows98R 3 года назад +4

    PSA: if I remember, CAT3 is pretty slow for internet going only up to 10Mpbs. CAT5, 5e, or 6 are the gigabit capable lines.

  • @kiratthind4406
    @kiratthind4406 2 года назад

    Do you have to make your own Ethernet cable if you already have one

  • @mrBDeye
    @mrBDeye 7 месяцев назад

    How is it that your 50 yr old house has CAT internet wire already in the walls ?

  • @Blaze_Crav
    @Blaze_Crav Год назад

    Where do I get the small new wall connecter?

  • @_uncle_bob
    @_uncle_bob 2 года назад

    Most homes do not have a receptacle like that. Lots easier ways to figure this out.

  • @edge7375
    @edge7375 2 года назад +1

    After watching this, let's welcome fiber optic cable.

  • @mohabzarzour7877
    @mohabzarzour7877 3 года назад +6

    color blind people watching this like O_O

  • @ronaldbaugh3252
    @ronaldbaugh3252 2 года назад

    Don't you have to go to telephone box outside

  • @harshruia2
    @harshruia2 4 года назад +2

    How much is the difference between the speed in phone line vs cat6

    • @fixablethings
      @fixablethings  4 года назад +2

      Hello, Harshvardhan Ruia, in this video, the Cat5e used on the phone line can handle 10/100 Mbps speed at 100Mhz bandwidth while cat6 is 10Gbps at a capacity of 250Mhz so theres a huge difference when compared side by side

    • @itluis2009
      @itluis2009 3 года назад +2

      @@fixablethings cat5e is capable of 1000 if done properly and distance

    • @Ali6359.
      @Ali6359. 3 года назад

      If its old telephone cabling (untwisted 2 pair cable), you will only be able to get a reliable connection at 10Mbps, you could do 100Mbps over that cable but only in half duplex operation. Cat5e can handle up to 1000Mbps if the system is terminated properly. Cat6 is designed to do a better job at 1000Mbps operation but its also capable of 10Gbps if the channel lengh is no more than 55m

  • @URMOMJIGGLEZ
    @URMOMJIGGLEZ 3 года назад +3

    Is this illegal?

    • @budsmith5368
      @budsmith5368 3 года назад +1

      Not at all

    • @gregkienle3378
      @gregkienle3378 Год назад

      No, line voltage is comingled with low voltage wiring. Provide a code complying barrier or put receptacle in a separate box.