On 9 Nov 2006 10:19:48 -0800, wrote:


wrote:
Dave wrote:
I'd like to add net connection to a room that has existing telephone wires that
are not in use.

The wires (nine in all) go inside teh wall. They have not been used for years.
They were probably used for an in-house intercom (12V).


Using old non-data certified "telephone wires" for a computer
connection is not a good idea. Depending on your luck, it may work,
work poorly, or not work at all. A poor hookup here can affect your
network connections elsewhere.

I would suggest buying a box of Category 5 or 5e cable. It's very
inexpensive and contains the correct pairs designations, color, and
pairs twisted together to minimize interference and undesirable
electromagnetic interactions.

Telephone wires are often twisted, but not enough according to the
more rigid specifications for data cables.

Beachcomber