Ethernet Conversion
Ethernet Conversion
Sure, I'd be happy to help with your setup question. It sounds like you're trying to upgrade your home network for all devices, especially since your house is quite old. You mentioned converting existing phone jacks into internet ports and using a network switch that already handles phone signals. Let me break this down in simpler terms.
You have a fiber internet connection now, which is great! To connect older devices like phones and computers that don’t support modern internet ports, you’ll need to adapt them. Since your switch is already in place, you might want to check if it supports converting phone lines into internet ports. If not, you could consider using a device like a modem-to-router adapter or a network extension cable to bridge the gap.
Also, since your house was built in 1995, you might need to upgrade the wiring or use a more robust setup than what was originally intended. If you're unsure, consulting a professional might be wise to ensure everything works safely and efficiently. Let me know if you'd like more details!
Not really, many old phone cables aren't even twisted pairs. I own a house from around 1997 and it uses straight phone pairs, which would be terrible for data. A lot of older homes didn't have four pairs and usually only used two per line since phone lines needed just two wires. Some newer builds use cat5e, which you can sometimes replace, but if it's daisy chained between outlets that doesn't work. In reality, you'd likely need fresh cabling to take advantage of higher data speeds over twisted pair.
If you swap in cat6a, should it function properly? It seems like a challenging yet achievable task. I'll need to consider it further.
They wouldn't be daisy chained, correct. You'd need each run to end at the same spot and not be connected together.