I agree, 1/2 and 3/6 are only used for ethernet, but it makes sense to
do the swapping job properly, you might want to run something else on
the other 2 pairs down the line. You have to ask yourself why CAT 5 is
always 8 wires if only 4 are used.
Aussie wrote:
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> > You should also be swapping 4/5 for 7/8 as well as reversing them all.
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> For what reason? Last time I checked, 4/5 and 7/8 weren't in use. Feel
> free to correct me if I'm wrong though.
>
> <aside>
> How feasible is it to run TWO networks through the one cable....one
> pair on 1/2 & 3/6, the other on 4/5 & 7/8? How about pulling off the
> pairs to a separate plug for a new NIC?
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> > ie. 63278154
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> Ahhh, no. If you do that you'll unbalance the cable. There is a white
> in each pair for a reason.
>
> Aussie
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