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Do I need to run another cable?

  • 23-01-2017 03:09PM
    #1
    Sniipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭


    I have a point in my house where all the phone wires and network points meet.

    I have one cat5 cable running from there to another point where my Virgin Media hub is located.

    Will I have to run two cables from the VM hub (1 cat5 and 1 phone line) or is there a way to get by with just the one (existing) cat5 cable? I fear the answer is yes.


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  • #2
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,919 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    If you are willing to sacrifice gigabit you could wire a cable yourself using 2 pairs for 100mbit and 2 pairs for telephony. Otherwise, you need two.


  • #3
    Sniipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭Sniipe


    Thanks L1011 for the info. I am unwilling. Looks like I'll be drilling holes like a proper DIY'er!


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