[Sussex] OT: Phone and Ethernet over CAT6

[David Morris]

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Richie Jarvis wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I've got a couple of locations around my house now where I need to run
> both Phone and Ethernet over CAT6 cable.  As Ethernet only uses 2 pairs,
> that leaves 2 pairs free - and phone only requires 1 pair.
> 
> The question I have is what is the easiest way to break out a pair from
> either end of the connection, so that I can run the phone signal down
> the cable?
> 
> I've been hunting online for some sort of breakout unit, but have been
> unsuccessful so far.
> 
> Any ideas anyone?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Richie


Personally I'd just use an RJ45 splitter [1] at both ends which allow
you to run 2 computers over 1 cable, then plug the computer into one and
the phone (via and adapter [2]) into the other. Much easier than doing
custom wiring.

Personally I have cat6 around the house and then patch the phone around
through this.

Dave

[1] http://www.homestead.co.uk/productcategorydetail.aspx?categoryid=51338

[2] http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=22940&C=SO&U=strat15
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