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Name: dfrank79143
Date: February 26, 2008 at 11:20:46 Pacific
Subject: Use a single RJ45 cable as two...
OS: XP
CPU/Ram: Dual core 3GB
Model/Manufacturer: ASUS

Comment:

I would like to use my single RJ45 cable as two cables by using two twisted pairs for each station.
The cable is CAT5E UTP type and length is about 120ft.
Will it work?

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Response Number 1

Name: jefro
Date: February 26, 2008 at 11:32:23 Pacific
Subject: Use a single RJ45 cable as two...

Reply: (edit)

Yes, you have to make a breakout box on each end to match nic pinouts. Will not work for gig but 100base should work. TX+- RX+- is 4 and you have 8 wires.
Not a good solution however. A simple hub or switch may be better on each end.
There are plenty of other ways too. Amost all newer adapters can have many ip addresses.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you peanut.

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Response Number 2

Name: wanderer
Date: February 26, 2008 at 16:15:59 Pacific
Subject: Use a single RJ45 cable as two...

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Highly unadvisable. Cost of your time troubleshooting issues is way more expensive than running another run of cat5
Imagine the power of knowing how to internet search
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html

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Response Number 3

Name: wizard-fred
Date: February 26, 2008 at 18:30:33 Pacific
Subject: Use a single RJ45 cable as two...

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A switch or hub on sale costs from $10.

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