How to convert your telephone line to an internet line: A complete guide

A complete guide to converting your telephone line to an internet line; Describes the safest and practical way to expand a home network by using old phone lines. Uses the importance of developing the basic skill and critical thinking on evaluating phone cables appropriate for such function and utilizing appropriate tools to secure a solid set-up. Demonstrates thorough procedures and methods to complete such project and enumerates step by step procedures on testing / retesting integrity of connections.

[@itluis2009]

The termination was a Nono the green pair and blue was so badly done because the yellow jacket was in the way even though you did at least keep the twist very close to the termination point which is correct also the proximity to power cables in the same box is a violation of code but also a violation of industry standards since the interference coming from AC cable is high Please advice your friends that this is not correct even though it works

[@fixablethings]

Thank you for this follow up info. I agree to have the cables in a seperate terminal box to isolate data cables and prevent interference from the power wires.

[@mr-vet]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@jensschroder8214]

CAT3 is suitable for 100Base-T but not for Gigabit networks

[@Xedadel]

I mean if you're in a pinch, but personally I would just get some cat6, 6a, 6e or 5e. Less hassle and better performance. Yes you can make the argument that it's a lot easier because the cables are already ran. But because you are not intending to use the phone line for well, old phones. Then just replace the phone with Ethernet. So unless you have little to no money, Just go with modern Ethernet.

[@lowrider8719]

Technically you only need (2) pairs. Pins 1,2,3,&6. The orange and green pairs in a standard patch cord. Untwisted pair may yield you maybe 10base T standards.

[@Ali6359.]

Only 2 pairs are used for 10-100BASE-T while gigabit uses all 4 pairs.

[@Blaze-351]

Where do I get the small new wall connecter?

[@kiratthind4406]

Do you have to make your own Ethernet cable if you already have one

[@Windows98R]

PSA: if I remember, CAT3 is pretty slow for internet going only up to 10Mpbs. CAT5, 5e, or 6 are the gigabit capable lines.

[@sadcat520]

Anime nigga

[@lowrider8719]

correct

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Just so you know. You are supposed to cut the excess wire off after punching it down.

[@_uncle_bob]

Most homes do not have a receptacle like that. Lots easier ways to figure this out.

[@mrBDeye]

How is it that your 50 yr old house has CAT internet wire already in the walls ?

[@mohabzarzour7877]

color blind people watching this like O_O

[@ig_foobar]

Power and network in the same box is a code violation. This needs to be replaced with separate boxes.

[@fixablethings]

thanks for letting us know, well defnitly notify the owner to correct this code violation.

[@harshruia2]

How much is the difference between the speed in phone line vs cat6

[@fixablethings]

Hello, Harshvardhan Ruia, in this video, the Cat5e used on the phone line can handle 10/100 Mbps speed at 100Mhz bandwidth while cat6 is 10Gbps at a capacity of 250Mhz so theres a huge difference when compared side by side

[@itluis2009]

@@fixablethings cat5e is capable of 1000 if done properly and distance

[@Ali6359.]

If its old telephone cabling (untwisted 2 pair cable), you will only be able to get a reliable connection at 10Mbps, you could do 100Mbps over that cable but only in half duplex operation. Cat5e can handle up to 1000Mbps if the system is terminated properly. Cat6 is designed to do a better job at 1000Mbps operation but its also capable of 10Gbps if the channel lengh is no more than 55m

[@edge7375]

After watching this, let's welcome fiber optic cable.

[@ronaldbaugh3252]

Don't you have to go to telephone box outside

[@URMOMJIGGLEZ]

Is this illegal?

[@budsmith5368]

Not at all

[@Ali6359.]

Depending on your country. Here in Australia it is illegal to do any DIY telecommunications or electrical work if you are not qualified/licenced or working without being supervised

[@gregkienle3378]

No, line voltage is comingled with low voltage wiring. Provide a code complying barrier or put receptacle in a separate box.