Connect Ethernet Cable To Wall Jack

A few supplies from an electronics shop are needed.

Connect ethernet cable to wall jack.

To convert a phone jack into an ethernet jack that can be connected to a computer install a dsl modem using the telephone jack in your home. You ll want to situate your jack as close to this spot as possible in order to simplify the process of running and connecting your ethernet cable. When connecting jacks and plugs do not untwist the cable more than 0 5 inches for category 5e 6 and 6a cable. Connect the wires to the jacks.

Always use connectors wall plates and patch panels that are compatible same rating or higher with the grade of the cable used. Cat5 6 cabling must have a direct connection from the ethernet jacks back to your patch panel or lan switch for each phone. You then plug your tv blu ray player or gaming console into this module s rj45 jack. Preserve the wire pair twists as close as possible to the point of termination.

One module plugs into an ac outlet somewhere near a linksys e series router and then an ethernet cable makes the data connection between the module and the router. The cable and new ethernet cables come down the wall in the same space between studs. This is also known as homerun cabling arrangement each ip phone is shipped with one six feet ethernet cord which should be used to connect the computer to the phone or the phone to the ethernet jack. An ethernet jack uses the same pin numbering as an ethernet cord and though the pins are in a different order on the jack they are numbered and color coded to make wiring the jack simple.

Note the extra cable length in case of mistakes.