On Tue 21 Jan 2014 15:19:06 NZDT +1300, Robert Fisher wrote:

> Another way to save on cable (and money if the lengths are long) is to use
> Y connectors at each end. Data in Ethernet cable only users 4 of the 8
> conductors so you can halve the amount of cable you use.

Only for 100M Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet uses all 8 conductors.
Of course 100M may be sufficient for your needs.

Volker

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