Re: 10base-T & POTS in same Cat-5 cable?

Apr 27, 2005 0 Replies


Is it acceptable to use 1 pair in a Cat-5 cable for POTS when 2 pair


> are being used for 10base-T? Wondering about cross-talk, etc.,
> introducing noise between these two.
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> DaveC
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No problem if you use 10base-T , usually none on 100base-T, but not compatible if you plan to use or upgrade to 1000base-T which some computers switches and routers are now supporting.

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