Thread: Semi-broken Ethernet cable
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Old 26-05-2004, 12:40   #16
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Re: Semi-broken Ethernet cable
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Originally Posted by OldGeezer
I believe a Cat5 cable has 8 wires, only 4 of which are actually used (you can get "ethernet doublers" to use a single cable for two RJ45 outlets). The engineer has presumably used spare good wires to replace the broken ones.

I don't believe that should have any effect on the duplexing.
Yes, only 4 wires are used, pins 1,2,3 and 6 on the connector. Have a look at Robin Walkers site for information on duplex settings. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.../ethernet.html
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