Thread: Network cable versus telephone cable for an extension
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Old 23-08-2009, 22:39   #3
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Re: Network cable versus telephone cable for an extension
I have the coupler, I can get access to a RJ45 male to BT female converter that I think should be suitable (if not, they're cheap enough on eBay). I just need to find the BT male to RJ45 female, which is not so readily available.

Is the idea sound though? Cat5 cable has its merits, one being the fact it's designed to eliminate interference via twisted pairs shielding. I'm aware it doesn't eliminate all interference, and no shielding is perfect, but it's gotta be better than the current extension cord - 4 very thin wires all merged together to a flat cable with connectors on the end. My father said "that's a high quality extension cord". I daren't argue with him it isn't.
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