Is telephone cable the same as CAT5?
CAT5 is thicker and contains more wires, and also has a larger connecter than phone cord; CAT is called RJ-45 and phone RJ-11. CAT5 refers to the cable, RJ45/RJ11 refer to the connectors. It can’t hurt. Cat5 has more twists per inch than regular phone cable and therefore cancels out noise better.
Is RJ11 and RJ12 the same size?
RJ12 is the most common, being used on flat line cords that connect the base of a telephone to the wall. RJ11 is an older version of RJ12, and they are the same size. The difference is that RJ11 uses four internal wires (called conductors) while RJ12 uses six.
What cable is used for RJ12?
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Product | Telephone Cord for Data, RJ12 Plug Gold Plated Connectors, 6P / 6C, 28AWG, RJ12 Phone Cable |
|---|---|
| End 2 | RJ12 3-line Male Phone Plug |
| Wire Gauge | 28 AWG (American Wire Gauge) |
| Color | Silver Satin |
| RJ11 Jack | 6P6C Modular Plug |
How many pairs are in a phone line?
Telephone wiring is color-coded… They are used in pairs for each phone line you have. Repairmen in fact refer to the wires in terms of “pairs”, so technically a standard four wire telephone line has two pairs.
What is the difference between a DSL cord and a phone cord?
Yes, it is. DSL runs through the same copper wiring as your telephone landline. However, DSL is not to be confused with dial-up. DSL service is “always on” and lets you surf the web while using your landline phone, while dial-up requires you to not use the phone line while using your modem.
Is an Ethernet cable the same as a phone line cord?
Ethernet and telephone cables look fairly similar and it is not uncommon to get the two mixed up. The key difference between the two is the size of the plastic connectors on the ends of the cable. Telephones use an RJ11/RJ12 connector whereas Ethernet uses RJ45. RJ11/RJ12 only uses 4-6 pins whereas RJ45 uses 8 pins.
How many pairs are in a telephone cable?
In a typical home, the telephone cables connecting your phones within you home contain four wires… red, green, yellow and black. They are used in pairs for each phone line you have. Repairmen in fact refer to the wires in terms of “pairs”, so technically a standard four wire telephone line has two pairs.